So Easy French Onion Soup
Warm up with the comforting, savory flavors of this "So Easy French Onion Soup," a simple yet elegant take on the classic French bistro favorite. Perfect for cozy nights, this recipe highlights deeply caramelized yellow onions, infused with the richness of beef broth, a touch of dry white wine, and fragrant thyme. Topped with golden, broiled slices of crisp baguette smothered in bubbling Gruyère cheese, this soup delivers restaurant-quality results in under an hour. With minimal ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this approachable recipe is your go-to for homemade French onion soup that’s big on flavor and perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 small loaf baguette
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the onions and slice them thinly into half-moons. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the pot along with the sugar. Stir to coat the onions evenly with the butter and oil.
Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 25–30 minutes until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour in the dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
While the soup simmers, slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds and toast them under a broiler until golden brown on both sides.
Preheat the oven broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
Place a slice or two of toasted baguette on top of each bowl of soup, then sprinkle generously with shredded Gruyère cheese.
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil for 2–4 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your easy, comforting French Onion Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.7 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 10332 mg | 449% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.2 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 105.5 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2503 mg | 193% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2234 mg | 48% | |
*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.
