Description
French onion soup is a timeless classic that envelops you in warmth with its rich flavors and comforting textures. Made with sweet caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and topped with bubbling Gruyère cheese on crunchy baguette slices, this dish is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests at dinner parties. Follow this simple recipe to bring the delightful taste of France right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Deglaze the pot with the white wine and scrape up any browned bits, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth to the pot and simmer for another 20 minutes.
- While simmering, toast baguette slices until golden brown and rub with garlic if desired.
- Preheat the oven to broil. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices and Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown (about 5 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 66mg