Here’s a delicious and classic French Onion Soup recipe you can share:
Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
•4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
•3 tbsp unsalted butter
•1 tbsp olive oil
•1 tsp sugar
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
•6 cups beef broth (or a mix of beef and chicken broth for lighter flavor)
•1 bay leaf
•1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 sprig fresh thyme)
•Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
•1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
•2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions:
1.Caramelize the Onions
•In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
•Add the sliced onions and stir to coat. Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
•Add the sugar and continue to cook, stirring more frequently, until the onions are deep golden brown (about 30–40 minutes).
2.Add Garlic and Deglaze
•Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
•Add the wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits at the bottom. Let the wine reduce for 2–3 minutes.
3.Simmer the Soup
•Add the broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
•Bring to a simmer and cook for 20–30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4.Prepare the Baguette
•Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
•Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until lightly golden.
•Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese on each slice and return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5.Serve the Soup
•Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
•Top each bowl with a few slices of the cheesy baguette or float them directly in the soup.
•Optionally, sprinkle more cheese on top and broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Tips:
•For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
•If you don’t have Gruyère, try Swiss or mozzarella cheese.
This comforting French Onion Soup is perfect for chilly days. Let me know if you’d like help drafting a blog post around this recipe!
