Description
This French Onion Soup is a comforting dish made with caramelized onions and topped with melted cheese, offering an irresistible taste that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large onions, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (½-inch) thick slices french bread, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup shredded swiss cheese
- 4 (½-inch) thick slices french bread
- 4 slices gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and coat them well, cooking for 30-40 minutes until they start to brown, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking for another hour until the onions are very soft and deep brown, but not burnt.
- Pour in the dry sherry and cook for 1-2 minutes to let it evaporate slightly.
- Stir in the beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well, then add the cubed bread and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes.
- Carefully ladle the soup into individual ramekins or small oven-proof bowls. Top with shredded Swiss cheese, a slice of French bread, and a slice of Gruyere cheese.
- Broil on high for 3-4 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning, until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
- Alternatively, place French bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet, top with Gruyere cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes. Serve the soup topped with melted cheese bread.
Notes
For richer flavor, use homemade beef broth if available.
Adjust the amount of cheese based on personal preference.
Don’t rush the browning of the onions; it’s key to the soup’s depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg