🧅 French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a classic dish from France made with slowly caramelized onions, rich broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese on top. It’s warm, savory, and famous for its cheesy crust. 🍲🧀
Ingredients
Soup
- 4–5 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar (helps caramelize)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups beef broth
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 baguette (sliced)
- 1–1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Caramelize the onions
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot.
- Add sliced onions and sugar.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden brown.
2️⃣ Build the soup
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine and scrape the pot.
- Add beef broth and thyme.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
3️⃣ Prepare the bread
- Toast baguette slices in the oven until crisp.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
- Place toasted bread on top.
- Sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
5️⃣ Broil
- Put bowls under the oven broiler for 2–4 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
Tips for the Best Flavor ⭐
- The secret is slow caramelization of onions—don’t rush it.
- Mix Gruyère + Parmesan for deeper flavor.
- If you prefer lighter soup, you can substitute chicken broth.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🍲 The restaurant-style French onion soup used by chefs
- ⏱ A quick 20-minute version
- 🧀 Which cheeses melt best for the perfect cheesy crust.
