French Onion Soup is a classic and flavorful dish that features caramelized onions in a rich and savory broth, topped with melted cheese and toasted bread. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 8 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Baguette slices
- Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated
Instructions:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown.
- Sprinkle sugar over the onions and continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are deeply caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- If using white wine, pour it into the pot to deglaze, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to simmer for a few minutes.
- Pour in the beef or vegetable broth, add bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- While the soup is simmering, preheat your oven’s broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast them under the broiler until golden brown.
- Remove the bay leaves from the soup and ladle it into oven-safe bowls. Place a couple of toasted baguette slices on top of each bowl.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese over the bread.
- Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, with a golden brown color.
- Carefully remove the soup bowls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your homemade French Onion Soup!
