The BEST Easy French Onion Soup
A comforting and classic French Onion Soup with sweet caramelized onions, hearty beef broth, and a melty cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Broiling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using vegetable broth and plant-based cheese)
Ingredients
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- 6 cups thinly sliced onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup white wine
- 4 cups high-quality beef broth
- 4 slices baguette (toasted)
- 1 ½ cups grated Gruyere cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice those onions thinly, aim for about 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices.
- Caramelize the onions by melting butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the fresh thyme and bay leaf once the onions are caramelized.
- Deglaze with white wine and scrape up browned bits from the pot.
- Add the beef broth and let it simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare baguette slices by toasting them in the oven.
- Assemble soup in oven-safe bowls with baguette and cheese on top.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy the warmth of homemade soup!
Notes
Feel free to substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option. This soup keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe