Description
Authentic French Onion Soup is a rich and comforting classic made with caramelized onions, savory beef broth, toasted baguette, and melted Gruyère cheese. This traditional French soup delivers deep flavor and is perfect for cozy dinners or elegant starters.
Ingredients
4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups beef broth
1 baguette sliced
1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese grated
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 40 to 45 minutes until caramelized
2. Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf and cook for 1 minute
3. Deglaze with white wine and simmer for a few minutes
4. Add beef broth and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes
5. Toast baguette slices until golden
6. Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and cheese
7. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly
Notes
Caramelize onions slowly for best flavor
Use high quality broth for deeper taste
Gruyère cheese gives the most authentic result
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg