Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade French Onion Soup, a beloved classic that brings joy to chilly days. This savory soup features slowly caramelized onions that create a rich, sweet base, complemented by high-quality beef broth and topped with toasted baguette slices slathered in gooey cheese. Perfect for gatherings or a solo treat, it’s an impressive dish that’s easy to prepare. Each spoonful wraps you in cozy bliss, making it the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dry white grape juice
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 8 slices baguette
- 2 ounces Gruyere cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Slice onions into ¼-inch thick slices.
- Heat unsalted butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until melted.
- Add sliced onions; cook for about 25–30 minutes until soft and browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and flour; cook for another minute.
- Pour in dry white grape juice, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Add beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
- Allow soup to simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F; toast baguette slices on a baking sheet for 5–6 minutes until golden brown.
- Taste soup and adjust seasoning; remove thyme stems and bay leaves before serving.
- Preheat broiler to 425°F; transfer soup into oven-safe bowls, add toasted baguette slices and cheese on top, then broil for 2–4 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg