Description
A classic French onion soup made with caramelized onions, beef broth, and topped with toasted bread and melted cheese.
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until onions are caramelized and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in beef broth and wine (if using). Add bay leaf and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- While soup simmers, toast baguette slices until golden.
- Remove bay leaf from the soup. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
- Place a slice or two of toasted bread on top of each bowl of soup and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
- Place bowls under a broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for a richer flavor.
- For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Gruyère can be substituted with Swiss or mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg