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French Onion Soup

Recipe by user david

A rich and savory French Onion Soup with caramelized onions and a cheesy toasted bread topping.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 1 hr 10 min

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Serves 5

This French Onion Soup is a classic comfort dish featuring deeply caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef and chicken broth, accented with red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh herbs. It's topped with a trio of melted cheeses over toasted French bread, creating a perfect crusty finish. Ideal as a warming starter or a hearty main during colder months, this recipe provides step-by-step guidance for perfect results. Tips include careful attention to the bread under the broiler to prevent burning and using room temperature cheeses for even melting.

  • 1⁄4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter
  • 5 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1⁄4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter
  • 5 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add in the onions and sauté, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes.

  • 1 tsp (6 g) salt
  • 1 tsp (4 g) white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6 g) salt
  • 1 tsp (4 g) white granulated sugar

Reduce heat to medium, stir in the salt and sugar; cook for another 35 minutes, stirring occasionally (every 5 minutes or so), until onions are caramelized and almost syrupy.

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds.

  • 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
  • 1⁄2 cup dry red wine

Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom and sides.

  • 2 lbs (907 g) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1.5 lbs (680 g) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp (16 g) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 lbs (907 g) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1.5 lbs (680 g) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp (16 g) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Add in the beef broth, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.

Gently simmer over medium/medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Gently simmer over medium/medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove and discard the herbs.

Remove and discard the herbs.

  • 1 1⁄2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 salt, to taste
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 salt, to taste
  • 1 freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Mix in balsamic vinegar and taste. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Reduce heat to low, cover to keep hot while you prepare the bread.

Reduce heat to low, cover to keep hot while you prepare the bread.

  • 5 slices french bread
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 5 slices french bread
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Preheat oven broiler, with rack 6 inches from the heat source. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with the olive oil. Broil 2-3 minutes total, flipping once, until well toasted on both sides. (NOTE: keep an eye on the bread the entire time to ensure it doesn't burn. Every oven is different.) Remove from heat; leave broiler on.

  • 1 1⁄2 cup gruyere, shredded
  • 1⁄4 cup mozarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 1⁄2 cup gruyere, shredded
  • 1⁄4 cup mozarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese, finely grated

Arrange oven safe bowls or crocks on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill each bowl 2/3 full with hot soup. Top each bowl with 1 slice toasted bread, and sprinkle with the Swiss, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.

Broil until bubbly and golden brown. As it softens, the cheese will fall over the sides of the crock and form a wonderful crusty seal.

Broil until bubbly and golden brown. As it softens, the cheese will fall over the sides of the crock and form a wonderful crusty seal.

Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

This homemade French Onion Soup recipe features the richest broth, perfect caramelized onions, and is topped with three different types of melted cheese.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Keep an eye on the bread the entire time to ensure it doesn't burn, as every oven is different.

Nutrition Information

Nutrient Per Serving Total
Calories 6 28
Protein 0.0g 0.0g
Fat 9.3g 46.3g
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0.0g
Carbohydrates 1.4g 7.2g
Fiber 0.0g 0.0g
Sugar 1.2g 5.8g
Sodium 507mg 2536mg
Cholesterol 27mg 133mg

Per serving values based on 5 servings.

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