French Onion Soup
Comforting, savory, and topped with golden cheese! A bowl of warm goodness. 🧀😋
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine optional
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar optional, for caramelizing
- 4 slices of French bread
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Caramelize the Onions:
- In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25–30 minutes until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. Add a pinch of sugar halfway through for extra caramelization.
Prepare the Soup Base:
- Once the onions are caramelized, stir in the thyme and bay leaf. Pour in the beef broth (and wine, if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toast the Bread:
- While the soup simmers, toast the French bread slices until crispy and golden.
Assemble the Soup:
- Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a slice of toasted bread on top of each bowl of soup.
Broil the Cheese:
- Top each bowl of soup with a generous amount of shredded Gruyère and Parmesan cheese. Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Carefully remove the bowls from the oven (they’ll be hot!) and serve your French Onion Soup while it’s steaming and cheesy. Enjoy this deliciously rich, comforting meal! 🧅🍲