Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade French Onion Soup, featuring rich, caramelized onions and a gooey layer of melted Gruyère cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings, transforming ordinary moments into cherished memories. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an ideal appetizer or main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 baguette, sliced into thick pieces
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown (about 30 minutes).
- Pour in the white wine and scrape the pot's bottom to deglaze. Simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in beef broth and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- While simmering, toast baguette slices in the oven until golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, and generously sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil on high for about 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth. Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella for extra stretchiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.