Description
French Onion Soup with Cheese Croutons is a delightful dish that warms the heart and soul, combining caramelized onions with savory beef broth, topped with crispy baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
- Onions: Four large onions
- Butter: Four tablespoons
- Beef Broth: Six cups
- White Wine: One cup
- Fresh Thyme: One teaspoon
- Bay Leaves: Two
- Baguette: One, sliced into thick pieces
- Gruyère Cheese: Two cups, grated
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the onions. Melt butter in a large pot and add the onions. Cook slowly for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping the bottom and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toast baguette slices for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Remove bay leaves from the soup. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil the cheese for 3-5 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Caramelize the onions well for a richer taste.
- Mix broths for a more complex flavor.
- Add a splash of sherry for depth.
- Experiment with different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop and Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: French Onion Soup, Cheese Croutons, Comfort Food, Classic Recipe