Description
Warm up with a bowl of classic French Onion Soup topped with melted cheese and a crispy baguette slice. This comforting soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Onion Mixture:
- 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
Soup Base:
- 6 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1 baguette (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, cook onions, butter, olive oil, salt, and sugar until golden.
- Add Flavor: Stir in thyme and garlic, then deglaze with wine.
- Simmer: Pour in broth, Worcestershire sauce, simmer for flavor development.
- Prepare Toppings: Toast baguette slices, top with cheese.
- Broil: Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and cheese, broil until bubbly.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for a milder flavor or a mix of yellow and red onions for depth.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip the Worcestershire sauce or replace with soy sauce.
