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French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Deeply caramelized onions in a rich beef broth, topped with a crusty crouton and a blanket of melted Gruyere cheese. Patience with the onions is everything.

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MediumPrep: 15 minCook: 50 minTotal: 1h 5mServes 4
ComfortFrenchSoupDinner

Ingredients (10 items)

4 servings

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  • 5 large yellow onions — thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 oz Gruyere cheese — shredded
  • 1 baguette — sliced into thick rounds
  • 2 cloves garlic — halved
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add all the sliced onions and a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook onions, stirring occasionally, for 35-45 minutes until deeply caramelized and jammy.

    ~40 min

    Tip: Low and slow is the key. Don't rush the caramelization.

  3. 3

    Deglaze with white wine, scraping up all the fond from the bottom. Cook until wine evaporates.

  4. 4

    Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for 15 minutes.

    ~15 min
  5. 5

    Toast baguette slices and rub with garlic.

  6. 6

    Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with a garlic crouton and a generous pile of Gruyere.

  7. 7

    Broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve immediately.

    ~4 min

Nutrition

Nutritional quality

Balanced macros, moderate nutrient density.

65/100

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