Description
A simple and delicious French onion soup recipe that’s perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 slices French bread
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook until caramelized, about 25 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, water, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, and add bay leaf. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with bread slices and cheese.
- Bake until cheese melts and turns golden, about 10 minutes.
Notes
- Slice onions thinly for even caramelization.
- Use dry white wine for best flavor.
- Gruyère cheese melts well and adds richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy French onion soup, cozy recipe, homemade soup, caramelized onions