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A steaming bowl of French Onion Soup with melted, bubbly cheese on top.

Quick way to grow: 3 French Onion Soup Basics

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make delicious French Onion Soup, focusing on three basic elements to achieve a rich and flavorful broth with perfectly caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large onions
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 1 loaf baguette
  • 8 oz Gruyere cheese
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • oven-safe bowls
  • broiler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the onions thinly and melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized and tender, about 30-40 minutes.
  3. Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Add the beef broth and fresh thyme to the pot, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
  1. While the soup simmers, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick rounds and toast them lightly.
  2. Preheat your broiler. Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a toasted baguette slice on top of each bowl of soup.
  3. Sprinkle a generous amount of grated Gruyere cheese over the baguette slices.
  4. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown. Serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra rich flavor, you can add a splash of brandy or sherry with the wine. Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference. This soup tastes even better the next day!