Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Classic French Onion Soup with this easy-to-follow recipe. Caramelized onions, flavorful broth, and gooey melted cheese come together in a perfect harmony of taste.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or beef broth), for deglazing the pan
- 7–8 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
For the Baguettes:
- 1 demi French baguette, cut into 1 inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Garlic powder
- 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, thickly shredded
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large Dutch oven, melt olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Stir in flour and minced garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Deglaze: Pour in white wine or beef broth to deglaze the pan. Add beef broth, thyme, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Toast Baguettes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter and sprinkle garlic powder on baguette slices. Toast for 5 minutes per side.
- Finish Soup: Add cheese on baguette slices and bake until melted. Serve with soup.
Notes
- Feel free to use a mix of chicken broth and beef broth for a different flavor.
- Refer to the full post for additional tips, tricks, and freezing instructions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 347 cal
- Sugar: 5.9g
- Sodium: Not provided
- Fat: 21.2g
- Saturated Fat: 11.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not provided
- Trans Fat: Not provided
- Carbohydrates: 22.3g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 17.8g
- Cholesterol: Not provided
