Description
Classic French Onion Soup with Gruyère is a heartwarming dish featuring sweet caramelized onions in a rich broth, crowned with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for cozy evenings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet onions (about 2 lbs), thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 4 slices baguette
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly until golden brown and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, stir in thyme sprigs, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, toast baguette slices until crispy.
- Serve hot soup in oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread and grated Gruyère, then broil until bubbly and golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, consider using homemade broth or adding a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese or mozzarella for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg