French Onion Soup Recipe
A comforting and rich French Onion Soup recipe that features caramelized onions simmered in a flavorful broth, topped with cheesy toast. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with its depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Grill
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 100 g / 3.5oz unsalted butter
- 1.25 kg / 2.5 lb brown / yellow onions, peeled, halved, thinly sliced top to bottom
- 3/4 cup (185ml) dry white wine, optional
- 2 tbsp flour, plain / all purpose
- 1.5 litres / 6 cups / 1.5 quarts good quality beef broth./stock OR chicken, low sodium/salt reduced
- 2 dried bay leaves (or 3 fresh)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
Cheesy Toast:
- 6 – 8 slices French baguette or other softish bread
- 100 g / 3.5 oz gruyere or mozzarella cheese, or other melting cheese of choice
- Fresh parsley or thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelise Onions (See Notes for SLOW COOKER option)
Melt butter in a heavy based casserole pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened and golden.
- Make Soup:
Deglaze with wine, add flour, then pour in broth and herbs. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Cheese Toast:
Toast bread, top with cheese, then grill until melted and golden.
Notes
- For a Slow Cooker version, caramelize onions on low for 10-12 hours.
- White wine can be omitted or substituted with broth.
- Choose a bread that toasts well and complements the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup, Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Cheesy Toast
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