Name: Rich and Simple French Onion Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 large onions, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp thyme leaves; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 cups beef broth; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 slices of baguette; 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Rich and Simple French Onion Soup Recipe

Chad Willett Modified: February 21, 2024

How To Make Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

Comfort in a bowl – caramelized onions and beef broth come together for a flavorful and easy French onion soup.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 large onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp thyme leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 slices of baguette
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Instructions

Melt butter and oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook for 35-40 minutes until caramelized.
Add thyme and wine, and cook until liquid has evaporated.
Pour in beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into 4 oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of bread and 1/2 cup of cheese.
Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.