Description
A classic French onion soup made with caramelized onions, rich broth, and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of baguette
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and sugar, cooking until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Pour in the beef broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden.
- Serve the soup in bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Make sure to caramelize the onions slowly for the best flavor.
- Gruyère cheese can be substituted with Swiss cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg