Description
Indulge in the warm comfort of homemade French onion soup, where sweet caramelized onions meet rich beef broth and are crowned with gooey melted Gruyère cheese. This classic dish is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that transports you to Parisian bistros without leaving your kitchen. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or main course, it promises to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 baguette, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and sauté until deep golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
- Pour in the dry white wine, scraping up any bits stuck to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat your broiler. Toast baguette slices under the broiler until lightly golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices and shredded Gruyère cheese. Broil until bubbly and golden, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve carefully and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Stovetop/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg