Yummy French Onion Soup
Indulge in the rich, savory perfection of Yummy French Onion Soup, the ultimate comfort food for any season. This recipe brings together deeply caramelized yellow onions, dry white wine, and hearty beef stock, simmered to create an irresistibly flavorful broth. Topped with crusty baguette slices and a generous layer of melted, golden-bubbly Gruyère cheese, this classic French dish is both elegant and simple to prepare. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, thanks to a touch of sugar and fragrant thyme, this soul-warming soup is ideal as a starter or a satisfying main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a cozy evening meal, this homemade French onion soup will impress with every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 8 cups beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 loaf baguette
- 2 cups (grated) Gruyère cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Slice the onions thinly into half-moons.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onions to the pot and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Sprinkle the onions with the sugar and a pinch of salt and continue cooking for about 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
Add the flour to the pot and stir for about 2 minutes to coat the onions and cook off the raw flour taste.
Deglaze the pot by pouring in the white wine and stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Pour the beef stock into the pot and add the bay leaves and thyme. Stir to combine and bring the soup to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, preheat your oven's broiler. Slice the baguette into thick slices and place them on a baking sheet. Toast under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden, then flip and toast the other side.
Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, leaving some space at the top. Place a slice or two of toasted baguette over each bowl of soup.
Top the baguette slices with a generous handful of grated Gruyère cheese.
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil them in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bowls cool slightly before serving.
Serve the soup hot and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of French Onion Soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 3023 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 708 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 742 mg | 16% | |
*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.
