Description
This French Onion Soup is a rich, comforting classic made with caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and melted cheese over toasted bread. Perfect for a cozy dinner or elegant starter.
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add sliced onions, sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Cook onions, stirring often, until caramelized and deep golden brown, about 30–40 minutes.
- Deglaze with white wine (if using), scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, place a slice or two of toasted baguette on top, and sprinkle generously with cheese.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
- For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit Worcestershire sauce or use a vegan alternative.
- Use oven-safe bowls to avoid transferring hot soup.
- Gruyère is traditional, but Swiss or provolone work well too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg