Description
French Onion Soup is a delightful blend of rich, caramelized onions and savory beef broth, topped with crispy baguette slices and gooey Gruyère cheese. This classic dish warms the soul, making it perfect for chilly evenings or as an impressive appetizer for guests. With its mouthwatering aroma and comforting flavors, each spoonful offers a cozy taste of tradition that you’ll want to savor time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced into thick pieces
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently until caramelized (about 30-40 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beef broth and let it simmer gently for another 15 minutes.
- While simmering, toast the baguette slices in the oven at 350°F until crispy.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with toasted bread and Gruyère cheese, then broil until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg