Description
French onion soup is a comforting classic that features sweet, caramelized onions in a rich beef broth, topped with gooey melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an impressive starter at dinner parties, each spoonful envelops you in warmth and flavor. With its savory aroma and delightful taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced (about 2 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 baguette, sliced into 8 pieces
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the white wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 20 minutes.
- Toast baguette slices until golden brown. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden (about 5 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider including a splash of sherry or sautéed mushrooms. - To make it vegetarian-friendly, substitute vegetable broth and use vegetarian cheese.