Description
French Onion Soup is a beloved classic that offers a warm embrace on chilly evenings. This comforting dish features sweet, caramelized onions simmered in a rich broth, topped with golden, gooey Gruyere cheese and crusty baguette slices. Perfect as an elegant starter or a hearty main course, this soup brings together simple ingredients for a gourmet experience at home. Enjoy its unparalleled depth of flavor and satisfying texture, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups beef broth (high quality)
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup dry white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)
- 6 slices Gruyere cheese
- 1 baguette
Instructions
- Slice the onions into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook uncovered for about two hours, stirring every 10–15 minutes until caramelized.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Add both broths, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves; simmer for 45 minutes with the lid cracked.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake sliced baguette until toasted.
- Top each baguette slice with Gruyere cheese and bake at 450°F (230°C) until melted.
- Serve hot by ladling soup into bowls and topping with cheesy baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg