French Onion Soup Recipe

French · Soup · 75 min total

A classic French soup made with caramelized onions in a rich beef broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
• 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized, about 40 minutes.
2. Add wine and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits. Add beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
3. Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with a baguette slice and a generous amount of Gruyère cheese.
4. Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips

• For extra flavor, use a mix of beef and chicken broth.
• The soup can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat and broil cheese just before serving.
• Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

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