Description
French onion soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring sweet caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, topped with gooey melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for cozy evenings, this classic dish invites you to indulge in its robust flavors while creating cherished memories around the table. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or a hearty main course, this delightful recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook until golden brown and caramelized (about 30 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping up any bits from the pot. Let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the beef broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Toast baguette slices lightly until crisp.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Simmering/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg