Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delightful French Onion Soup, a classic dish that warms both body and soul. This recipe features rich, caramelized onions simmered in high-quality beef and chicken broth, creating a savory depth of flavor that complements its sweet undertones. Topped with crispy baguette slices smothered in melted Gruyere cheese, every spoonful promises a satisfying experience. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends, this homemade onion soup is easy to prepare and impressive enough to serve on special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup dry apple vinegar
- 1 baguette
- 6 slices Gruyere cheese
- Fresh thyme
- Bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Slice the onions into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter and add the onions. Cook uncovered for about 2 hours, stirring every 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
- Deglaze the pot with apple vinegar as the onions brown.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth, chicken broth, bouillon cube, bay leaves, and thyme; simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F; toast baguette slices for approximately 5 minutes.
- Top each slice with cheese and bake at 450°F until bubbly.
- Serve soup hot with cheesy baguette topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 125 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering/Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg