French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup is a classic, rich, and comforting soup featuring caramelized onions simmered in beef broth and topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Broiling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- Fresh thyme for garnish
- 1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2. Add sliced onions and cook slowly until caramelized, about 40 minutes.
- 3. Stir in garlic and flour; cook for 2 minutes.
- 4. Pour in beef broth and wine; bring to a simmer.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7. Preheat broiler.
- 8. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
- 9. Top with toasted baguette slices and grated Gruyère.
- 10. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot.
Notes
- Cook onions slowly for deep caramelization.
- Use homemade or quality beef broth for best flavor.
- Substitute Gruyère with Swiss if unavailable.
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: french onion soup, caramelized onion soup, classic soup, cheesy soup