Ultimate French Onion Soup
A cozy and comforting bowl of French Onion Soup made with caramelized onions, savory broth, and topped with melted Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thin strips.
- Caramelize the onions in a pot with melted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with balsamic vinegar, scraping up any brown bits.
- Add the beef broth and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare the baguette by slicing and toasting until golden.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese.
- Broil the bowls until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day! Adjust cheese types or add crispy bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe
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