Description
Rich, savory, and irresistibly cheesy, this classic French Onion Soup features caramelized onions, flavorful broth, and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfectly comforting and easy enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
4 large onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups beef broth
1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
4 slices of baguette
Instructions
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sugar, cooking slowly until deeply golden brown, about 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and flour, cooking for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually add beef broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thoroughly heated, about 10 minutes.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a baguette slice on each bowl, topped generously with grated Gruyère cheese.
- Place bowls under a preheated broiler for 2–3 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cheese Choices: Substitute Gruyère with Swiss, mozzarella, or a mix of cheeses.
Vegetarian Version: Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly soup.
Enhanced Flavor: Add a splash of dry white wine or sherry during broth simmering for extra depth.
Herbal Twist: Sprinkle fresh thyme or bay leaf for an aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broil
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
