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The BEST Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Easy French Onion Soup recipe delivers rich, deeply caramelized onions simmered in a savory beef broth, topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyere cheese broiled to golden perfection. Perfect for a comforting and classic French meal that takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

Soup Ingredients

  • 6 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme (leaves removed)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 4 cups high-quality beef broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • 4 slices baguette (toasted)
  • 1 ½ cups grated Gruyere or similar cheese

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet with high sides, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, fresh thyme leaves, and bay leaf. Cook the onions on low heat for up to 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes and adding a teaspoon of salt to help draw out moisture. Continue until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized, developing the soup’s rich flavor.
  2. Deglaze and Simmer: After the onions are caramelized, deglaze the pan by adding the white wine. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the alcohol to evaporate. Then add the beef broth and bring the soup back to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer gently while you prepare the next steps. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Prepare for Broiling: Preheat your oven broiler. Ladle the hot soup into four oven-safe bowls. Place a toasted slice of baguette on top of each bowl. Then evenly divide the grated Gruyere cheese over the toasted baguette slices.
  4. Broil the Soup: Place the bowls under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese melts and becomes golden and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with additional fresh thyme leaves for an aromatic touch. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy this classic French comfort soup.

Notes

  • Caramelizing onions slowly is key for authentic deep flavor.
  • Use a heavy-bottom skillet with high sides to cook onions evenly.
  • To avoid burns, watch the soup carefully when broiling the cheese topping.
  • Gruyere can be substituted with Emmental or Swiss cheese if needed.
  • Use good quality beef broth for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop and Broiling
  • Cuisine: French

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