Quick way to grow French Onion SoupFrench Onion Soup
This soup is rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for a cozy meal, it features caramelized onions in a savory broth, topped with toasted bread and melted cheese.
Equipment
- large pot or Dutch oven
- oven-safe bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large onions
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 8 baguette slices
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the onions thinly and melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
- Pour in the dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, then add the beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
Serving
- Preheat your oven's broiler and ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
- Float two baguette slices on top of each bowl of soup and sprinkle generously with shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, then serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, you can deglaze the pot with a splash of brandy before adding the wine.