Country Style Onion Soup
Warm, comforting, and bursting with rustic charm, Country-Style Onion Soup is a flavorful twist on the classic French favorite. This hearty recipe features golden, caramelized onions simmered in a rich blend of beef broth and dry white wine, with fragrant thyme and a touch of sugar for depth. Topped with oven-toasted baguette slices and gooey, bubbly Gruyère cheese, it’s a soul-soothing dish perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Ready in just under an hour, this soup combines simple pantry staples with an elegant finish, making it both accessible and impressive. Serve it with extra crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for fall evenings or as a heartwarming starter, this dish is a must-try for soup lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 loaf baguette, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Melt the butter and olive oil together in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes or until the onions are soft and golden brown.
Sprinkle the sugar over the caramelized onions and stir well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Slowly add the beef broth while stirring to combine with the onion mixture. Then add the white wine, thyme, and bay leaf.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the soup simmers, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until lightly golden.
When the soup is done, season to taste with black pepper. Discard the bay leaf.
Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a toasted baguette slice on top of each bowl and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
Place the bowls under a broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Country-Style Onion Soup with extra baguette slices on the side if desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.9 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 292 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 10620 mg | 462% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.4 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.8 g | ||
| Protein | 120.2 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2676 mg | 206% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2732 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
