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easy french onion soup delicious cozy recipe

Easy French Onion Soup Recipe – 4 Simple Steps to Cozy Perfection


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A simple and delicious French onion soup recipe that’s perfect for cozy nights.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook until caramelized, about 25 minutes.
  3. Pour in beef broth, water, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, and add bay leaf. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with bread slices and cheese.
  6. 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