Description
A warm and comforting Easy French Onion Soup Recipe that combines sweet caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and a gooey cheese topping for a delightful bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 pounds onions
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 cups beef broth or beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small baguette
- 6 ounces Gruyère cheese
- Optional: fresh thyme leaves or chopped chives
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the wine and sherry, cooking until reduced by half. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add the beef broth, bay leaf, fresh thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 20 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette and place the slices on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese. Place under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves or chopped chives if desired and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, you can replace the white wine with additional broth. If you prefer a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and omit the Worcestershire sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Easy French Onion Soup, French Onion Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Soup Recipes