Description
French Onion Soup is a comforting classic that envelops you in warmth with every spoonful. This beloved dish features sweet, caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef broth topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, it’s a delightful way to bring loved ones together around the table. The golden brown onions provide a depth of flavor that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience right at home. Whether served as an appetizer or a satisfying main course, this French Onion Soup recipe promises to be a favorite that you’ll return to time and again.
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow or sweet onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Baguette slices
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onions for even cooking.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; add onions and cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low and caramelize onions, stirring occasionally for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any bits; let simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in beef broth, salt, and pepper; simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden, then top soup with bread and cheese before broiling until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg