Description
A simple and delicious recipe for classic French onion soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and sugar, cooking until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute.
- Add beef broth and white wine, bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Pour soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices and cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop and Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy french onion soup, onion soup, french cuisine