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

French Onion Soup

A quick and easy way to enjoy the rich flavors of French Onion Soup with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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 sherry or white wine
  • 1 loaf baguette
  • 8 oz Gruyère cheese
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • oven-safe bowls

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, for 30-40 minutes until deeply caramelized and tender.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the beef broth and dry sherry or white wine, then bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  2. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Preheat your oven broiler and slice the baguette into 1-inch thick rounds.
  2. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices, and sprinkle generously with shredded Gruyère cheese.
  3. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the baguette is golden brown.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of sugar to the onions while caramelizing. If you don't have Gruyère, Swiss cheese also works well.