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French Onion Soup

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French onion soup is a comforting classic that warms your soul with its rich, savory broth and sweet caramelized onions, topped with gooey melted Gruyère cheese. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful dish perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. Prepare to impress your family and friends with every flavorful spoonful!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 crusty French baguette, sliced into thick rounds
  • 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and sugar; stir regularly for 30-40 minutes until deep golden brown.
  2. Add Flavor Boosters: Pour in white wine, scraping up bits from the pot. Add thyme and cook for another 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  3. Create Your Broth Base: Stir in beef broth, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Baguette Topping: Toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden brown.
  5. The Grand Finale: Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with two baguette slices and generous Gruyère cheese. Broil until bubbly and golden.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg