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Ultimate French Onion Soup Recipe | Easy & Delicious

Ultimate French Onion Soup Recipe | Easy & Delicious

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A rich and creamy French onion soup with caramelized onions, a savory broth, and a melted Gruyรจre cheese crust.

  • Total Time: 75
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

๐Ÿฅ„ 2 pounds large yellow onions
๐Ÿฅ„ 4 tablespoons butter
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 sprigs fresh thyme
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 bay leaves
๐Ÿฅ„ ยพ cup dry white wine
๐Ÿฅ„ 3 cups beef broth
๐Ÿฅ„ ยฝ cup chicken broth
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 baguette
๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tablespoon olive oil
๐Ÿฅ„ 8 ounces Gruyรจre cheese
๐Ÿฅ„ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Caramelize onions in butter over medium heat for 30-40 minutes until deep amber brown

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Add thyme and bay leaves during last 10 minutes of cooking

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Deglaze with white wine and let it reduce by half

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Add beef and chicken broth, bouillon cube, and Worcestershire sauce

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Simmer for 15 minutes to combine flavors

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Preheat broiler and brush baguette slices with olive oil

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Place baguette under broiler until lightly golden

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Top soup with cheese-topped bread slices

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Serve immediately while hot and cheese is melted

Notes

Make ahead up to 2 days. Reheat gently. Freezing is possible for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15