Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade French onion soup, featuring sweet caramelized onions, rich broth, and a gooey cheese topping. Perfect for cozy nights in!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 4 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Onions
- – In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- – Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and sauté until golden brown and caramelized, about 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 2. Add Broth
- – Once onions are caramelized, pour in the beef broth.
- – Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- 3. Prepare Toppings
- – Preheat your oven broiler.
- – Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and top with grated Gruyère cheese.
- 4. Broil
- – Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls.
- – Place one cheesy baguette slice atop each bowl and broil until bubbly and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- 5. Serve
- – Carefully transfer bowls to plates and enjoy your delicious French onion soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg