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Traditional French Onion Soup

Traditional French Onion Soup prepared dish

This classic french onion soup features caramelized onions simmered in a rich broth, topped with melted cheese and toasted bread. It is a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.

This recipe is french style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include gruyère cheese, dry white wine, salt, french baguette.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gruyère cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1 loaf french baguette (sliced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 4 tbsp butter (unsalted)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 medium yellow onions (thinly sliced)
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
  3. Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Preheat the oven to broil.
  7. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with a slice of baguette, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
  8. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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