Description
Comfort meets elegance in this French onion soup rice, blending caramelized onions’ rich depth with creamy, savory rice. Hearty French flavors mingle deliciously, offering you a delightful culinary experience that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (295 milliliters) long grain rice, uncooked
- 14.5 ounces (425 milliliters) beef broth
- 10.5 ounces (310 milliliters) French onion soup
Fat/Dairy:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, cold
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 425F (220C) and select an 8×8 inch baking dish. Spread the uncooked rice in an even layer across the bottom of the dish.
- Carefully pour beef broth over the rice, ensuring complete and uniform coverage. Follow by gently streaming French onion soup on top of the broth layer.
- Delicately slice cold butter into thin, uniform pieces. Distribute butter fragments evenly across the liquid-rice surface to enhance richness and flavor profile.
- Seal the baking dish completely with aluminum foil. Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Remove foil after initial baking period. Return dish to oven and continue cooking for an additional 25 minutes until rice reaches tender consistency and liquid reduces significantly.
- Check rice for complete absorption and golden-brown surface appearance. Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and aromatic finish.
- Allow dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving as a complementary side to primary meal selection.
Notes
- Swap beef broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian-friendly version that maintains the rich, savory flavor profile.
- Cold butter works best for creating a smooth, even distribution of richness throughout the rice; cut into small, uniform pieces for optimal melting.
- Allow the rice to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it absorb any remaining liquid and achieve a perfect, fluffy texture.
- For extra depth, consider topping with caramelized onions or a sprinkle of grated Gruyère cheese just before serving to enhance the French onion soup inspiration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg