Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade French Onion Soup, a classic dish that combines deeply caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey melted Gruyere cheese on top of crusty baguette slices. This savory soup is perfect as a starter or a satisfying meal on chilly evenings. With its inviting aroma and heartwarming flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe provides an excellent balance of simplicity and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup dry white wine (Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 baguette
- 6 slices Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly using a mandoline slicer for uniformity.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced onions; cook uncovered until caramelized (about 2 hours), stirring every 10–15 minutes.
- Once caramelized, sprinkle flour over the onions; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add broths, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme; simmer for 45 minutes with the lid cracked.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baguette slices with olive oil; bake for about 5 minutes.
- Top baguette slices with Gruyere cheese; increase oven temperature to 450°F and bake until bubbly.
- Season soup with salt and pepper; serve topped with cheese-covered baguettes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg