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French Onion Soup

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A warm and comforting classic featuring caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey melted Gruyère cheese under crispy baguette slices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced Thinly sliced for even caramelization.
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter Used for sautéing the onions.
  • 6 cups beef broth Good-quality broth elevates the flavor.
  • ½ cup dry white wine Can be substituted with light beer.
  • 1 fresh baguette, sliced Toasted for serving.
  • 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese Can be substituted with Swiss cheese.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice your onions for even caramelization.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and stir frequently until they turn a beautiful golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Pour in the white wine and carefully scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
  4. Add the beef broth, bring it to a simmer, and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Toast the baguette slices until they are golden brown.
  6. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with the toasted baguette slices and a generous handful of Gruyère cheese. Place under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and golden, around 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Allow the soup to cool before storing in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen without cheese for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove.

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