Description
Hearty French onion soup blends caramelized onions with rich beef broth, creating a comforting classic from France. Melted gruyère cheese crowns toasted bread, delivering a luxurious depth of flavor that warms your soul with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups sliced onions
- 5 cups beef broth
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, creating a flavorful base for caramelizing onions.
- Slice onions and gradually cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until they transform into a rich, golden-brown color with deep caramelized notes.
- Pour in broth, introducing thyme, sherry, salt, and pepper to enhance the soup’s aromatic profile and develop complex flavors.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify the soup’s depth.
- Prepare ovenproof bowls by carefully ladling the hot soup into each container, leaving sufficient space for toppings.
- Layer toasted bread slices across the soup’s surface, creating a rustic foundation for the cheese.
- Generously sprinkle provolone, Swiss, and Parmesan cheeses over the bread, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position bowls under the broiler at 500°F for 2-3 minutes, watching closely until cheese melts into a bubbling, golden-brown crust.
- Remove from broiler and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to set and prevent burning.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor without burning them.
- Use a mix of sweet and sharp onions for a more complex taste profile.
- Opt for low-sodium broth to control salt levels and enhance the natural onion sweetness.
- Swap traditional bread with gluten-free options or use cauliflower croutons for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 53 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg