Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delicious French Onion Soup, a classic that embodies comfort in every spoonful. With sweet, caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth and topped with golden, cheesy baguette slices, this soup is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in. The extraordinary depth of flavor and satisfying texture will have you reaching for seconds. It’s easy to prepare, making it an excellent choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dry white grape juice
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 slices baguette
- 2 ounces Gruyere cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Slice the yellow onions into ¼-inch thick rings.
- In a Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook gently until caramelized, about 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and flour; cook for another minute.
- Deglaze the pot with dry white grape juice, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
- Let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Toast baguette slices in the oven until golden brown.
- Remove thyme stems and bay leaves from the soup; serve in bowls topped with toasted baguette and cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg