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Elevated French Onion Soup

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A gourmet take on classic French onion soup with caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and melted Gruyère cheese over toasted baguette slices.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 8 cups high-quality beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 slices baguette, toasted
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese Can substitute with a combination of Swiss and Parmesan.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes until they are deep golden brown.
  3. Add the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pot, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the beef broth along with thyme, bay leaves, and minced garlic. Bring everything to a gentle simmer, reduce heat, cover, and cook on low for at least 30 minutes.
Assembling
  1. Preheat the oven’s broiler.
  2. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and place a toasted baguette slice on top of each.
  3. Generously sprinkle Gruyère cheese over the bread and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and serve your elevated masterpiece immediately.
  2. Enjoy the warmth and richness of every spoonful!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For storage, cool the soup before transferring to an airtight container. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze it for up to 3 months without adding bread and cheese. Consider using individual crocks for an aesthetic touch.
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