Description
Savor the warmth and comfort of this French Onion Soup, a perfect dish for chilly evenings. With its rich, savory broth made from perfectly caramelized onions and topped with melted cheese over crusty baguette slices, this soup is both heartwarming and indulgent. It brings together simple ingredients to create a dish that is not only satisfying but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This recipe is easily customizable, allowing you to adjust flavors to suit your taste while ensuring every spoonful delivers a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dry white grape juice
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme and bay leaves
- 8 slices baguette
- 2 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Slice onions into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- In a Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized (25-30 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and flour for one minute.
- Deglaze with grape juice; scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Add broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F; toast baguette slices for 5-6 minutes.
- Taste soup and adjust seasoning; remove thyme stems and bay leaves before serving.
- Broil bowls of soup topped with baguette slices and cheese at 425°F until melted (2-4 minutes).
- Serve hot with additional thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg