French Onion Soup
A classic, comforting French Onion Soup with rich flavors from caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and melted Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 hearty baguette, sliced into rounds
- 1 to 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or sherry
- Salt and sugar to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly.
- Caramelize the onions in butter over medium heat for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Deglaze the pot with wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer, cooking for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast the baguette slices for about 10 minutes.
- Build your soup bowls by ladling soup, adding baguette, and sprinkling cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For variations, try adding fresh herbs, sautéed mushrooms, or using gluten-free bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: French onion soup, comfort food, classic soup, cheese, caramelized onions