Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this classic French Onion Soup, topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests with its gourmet flair.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Soup Base:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 6 cups beef broth (preferably low sodium)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, cook onions, butter, olive oil, salt, and sugar until caramelized.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, deglaze with white wine, then add beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Simmer: Cook the soup for 30 minutes, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Toppings: Toast baguette slices until golden.
- Assemble: Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette and Gruyère.
- Broil: Melt cheese under the broiler until bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy this delicious soup hot!
Notes
- Caramelizing the onions low and slow is key for flavor.
- If bowls aren’t oven-safe, toast bread and cheese separately.
- Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
