French Onion Soup
A classic French onion soup with rich beef broth, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese served over crusty baguette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Broiling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 6 cups Beef broth
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 Baguette (sliced)
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in melted butter over medium heat for 30-40 minutes until soft and golden.
- Deglaze the pot with dry white wine, scraping up any brown bits.
- Add beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme, bringing it to a gentle boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Season to taste and remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese, and broil until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: French onion soup, comfort food, soup recipe, classic French dish