Description
Easy French Onion Soup is a delightful dish that brings the comforting flavors of a French bistro right to your home. Bursting with rich caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and topped with gooey Gruyère cheese, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. It’s easy to make and offers a warm embrace in every bowl, inviting you to savor its delicious balance of flavors.
Ingredients
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- 4 large sweet onions (like Vidalia)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Slice onions thinly (about a quarter-inch thick).
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown (20-30 minutes).
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot; simmer until reduced by half (about 5 minutes).
- Add beef broth with salt and pepper to taste; let simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, sprinkle with Gruyère cheese, and broil until bubbly (1-2 minutes).
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheesy baguette slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added depth, consider using homemade beef broth. Feel free to customize with herbs like thyme or different cheeses such as provolone. Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.