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A steaming bowl of traditional French Onion Soup with melted Gruyere cheese and croutons

Quick way to grow French Onion Soup

A quick and satisfying recipe for classic French Onion Soup, featuring caramelized onions in a rich beef broth, topped with cheesy bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large Onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 6 cups Beef Broth
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine optional
  • 1 loaf Baguette sliced
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Oven-safe Bowls
  • Broiler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the onions thinly and melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  3. If using, deglaze the pot with dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer; season with salt and pepper to taste and let it cook for at least 10 minutes.
  5. While the soup simmers, toast baguette slices until golden brown; preheat your broiler.
  6. Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls, place a toasted baguette slice on top of each, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
  7. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of thyme or a bay leaf to the soup while it simmers. Adjust the amount of cheese to your liking. Ensure bowls are oven-safe before broiling.