Description
Easy French Onion Soup is a warm and comforting classic, perfect for chilly evenings. This delightful dish features sweet, caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, topped with crusty baguette slices and gooey Gruyère cheese. It's easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends, making it an ideal choice for cozy gatherings or a satisfying night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Cook gently for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat and caramelize the onions for an additional 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the wine, scraping the pot's bottom for flavor. Simmer for 5 minutes until reduced.
- Add beef broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for another 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to broil. Top baguette slices with Gruyère cheese and broil on a baking sheet for about 3 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve soup in bowls topped with cheesy baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Customize by adding fresh thyme or swapping beef broth for vegetable broth. For extra richness, use homemade beef broth if available. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.