Classic French Onion Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of my classic French Onion Soup, topped with melted Gruyère - pure comfort in a bowl! This recipe is a heartwarming favorite, perfect for a chilly day or any time you crave a rich, flavorful soup.
Yield: 6
Materials
- - 6 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- - 2 cloves of garlic minced
- - 8 cups beef broth
- - 1/2 cup dry white wine
- - 2 bay leaves
- - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- - 1 baguette sliced and toasted
- - 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- **Caramelize Onions:** Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
- **Add Garlic:** Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- **Deglaze with Wine:** Pour in the dry white wine and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- **Add Broth and Herbs:** Add the beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- **Simmer:** Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- **Preheat Broiler:** Preheat the oven broiler.
- **Prepare Soup Bowls:** Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted baguette and a generous amount of grated Gruyère cheese.
- **Broil:** Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- **Serve:** Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and serve immediately.