Description
A warm and comforting French onion chicken soup perfect for chilly nights, featuring caramelized onions, tender chicken, and a rich broth topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup French bread, cubed
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate the shredded chicken and let it heat through.
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Divide the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with cubed French bread and shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the chicken.
- Feel free to add more herbs like rosemary or parsley for extra flavor.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg