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French Onion Soup

A comforting classic soup made with sweet onions, rich beef broth, and topped with melty Gruyère cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 large onions thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices French bread toasted
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Soup bowls (oven-safe)
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slice the onions thinly.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced onions and stir occasionally.
  4. Continue to cook the onions for about 20 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Toast the slices of French bread until golden.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
  9. Top with toasted bread and sprinkle with cheese.
  10. Broil the cheese-topped bowls for a few minutes until bubbly.

Notes

Serve with a mixed greens salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.