Description
A warm and comforting French Onion Soup with rich flavors from caramelized onions, topped with melted cheese and crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups beef stock or broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 French bread or baguette
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 garlic clove, 1 bay leaf, and a dash of vinegar
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and add to a large pot with butter.
- Cook the onions on low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until they are deep brown and caramelized.
- Add the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Let bubble for a minute.
- Pour in the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for at least 25 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, slice the bread and toast it until golden.
- Top each toasted slice with shredded cheese.
- To serve, place the cheese toasts on bowls of soup and broil until the cheese is bubbly and browned. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve with a side salad or a glass of cold white wine for a complete meal. Feel free to add fresh herbs for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg