French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a comforting classic that combines sweet caramelized onions and savory beef broth, topped with gooey melted Gruyère cheese. This delightful dish transports you to a Parisian bistro with each spoonful. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, it’s surprisingly simple to make and sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 6 slices baguette
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven’s broiler. Toast baguette slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with toasted baguette and Gruyère cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden (about 3 minutes).
- Carefully serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg