Description
A classic French Onion Soup made with caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and topped with a crusty baguette and melted Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt.
- Cook onions, stirring frequently, until caramelized and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in white wine to deglaze the pan and simmer until reduced by half.
- Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While soup simmers, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with a slice of toasted baguette and a generous handful of Gruyère cheese.
- Place bowls under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for extra flavor.
- Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian version.
- For a deeper flavor, add a splash of brandy before simmering the soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg