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Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

 

This soup is sure to warm you up and offer a taste of French culinary tradition right in your home.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
  • 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions

 

  1. Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and golden, about 25-30 minutes.
  2. Make the Roux: Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Gradually add beef broth, white wine, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Prepare for Broiling: Preheat the broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with a slice of toasted baguette and a generous amount of Gruyère cheese.
  5. Broil: Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes