French Onion Soup
A comforting bowl of French onion soup made with sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and bubbly melted Gruyère cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian (with broth substitution)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow or sweet onions
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter option)
- 1 baguette (or hearty bread)
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese (or Emmental/Swiss cheese)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly.
- Caramelize the onions in a pot with butter and olive oil for 30-40 minutes.
- Add the beef broth and season with salt and pepper; simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the baguette by slicing it and toasting if desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese.
- Broil the bowls until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve with a garnish of thyme or chives.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute vegetable broth and omit meat-based seasonings. You can also enhance the flavor with herbs or wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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