Description
Easy French Onion Soup is a comforting, savory delight that captures the essence of classic French cuisine. This simple yet elegant dish features rich caramelized onions simmered in flavorful beef broth, topped with crispy French bread and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests, each spoonful brings a taste of Parisian bistro charm right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 4 slices crusty French bread (1 inch thick)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
- Pour in beef broth and add thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Preheat broiler. Toast bread slices on both sides until golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with toasted bread and a generous sprinkle of Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For added depth, consider incorporating a splash of sherry or swapping beef broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. - Use day-old bread for better texture under the cheese.