Description
This French Onion Soup offers a delicious blend of caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and topped with melted cheese. It’s an easy and satisfying dish, perfect for a comforting meal on chilly days!
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 the butter and olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions, stirring to coat in the butter and oil. Cook for 30-40 minutes until the onions start to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Continue cooking for another hour on medium or medium low heat, stirring occasionally until the onions are very soft and a deep brown color.
- Pour in the dry sherry and cook for 1-2 minutes to allow some of it to evaporate.
- Stir in the beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, then add the cubed French bread.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- To serve, transfer the soup into individual ramekins or small oven-proof bowls. Top with 2 tablespoons of shredded Swiss cheese, a slice of French bread, and a slice of Gruyere cheese.
- Broil the ramekins on high heat for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted, ensuring it doesn’t burn. Serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of beef broth and chicken broth.
You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less bread cubes according to your preference.
Any cheese can be used; however, traditional recipes often utilize Gruyere for its melting quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg