French Onion Soup
A comforting bowl of rich beef broth, sweet caramelized onions, and a cheesy baguette topping—perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced The stars of the dish! They're sweet when caramelized.
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter Helps to sauté the onions to a golden perfection.
- 6 cups beef broth Opt for a quality brand or homemade stock.
- 1/2 cup dry white wine Adds a beautiful acidity; Sauvignon Blanc recommended.
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced Get the crusty kind to soak up the broth.
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese A must for topping the soup.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and stir frequently.
- Cook the onions for about 30–40 minutes until they are caramelized to a golden brown.
- Deglaze the pot with the dry white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef broth to the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat your broiler and ladle the soup into individual oven-safe bowls.
- Place a slice of baguette on top of each bowl and generously pile with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil the bowls until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 3–5 minutes.
- Let cool for a minute and serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, use a quality beef broth and cheese. Patience is key when caramelizing the onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 980mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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