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French Onion Soup

A warm, comforting French onion soup featuring richly caramelized onions and a bubbly cheese topping, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 cups beef broth Using high-quality broth will boost flavor.
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 French baguette sliced Use gluten-free baguette for dietary alternatives.
  • 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese Can be substituted with non-dairy cheese.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions, stirring frequently, and cook for about 40 minutes until deep golden brown and fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the white wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
  2. Allow the wine to simmer for a few minutes until mostly evaporated.
  3. Pour in the beef broth, add thyme and bay leaves, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves from the soup. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices and cover with grated Gruyère cheese.
  3. Broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

For presentation, use rustic oven-safe bowls. Pairs well with a green salad or French crepes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze without bread and cheese for up to 3 months.