Classic French Onion Soup

A rich and savory French onion soup featuring deeply caramelized onions, a hearty beef broth, and a toasted baguette slice topped with melted Gruyère cheese.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

2 ½ lb yellow onions

4 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

4 clove garlic

8 cup beef broth

½ cup dry sherry

2 sprig thyme

1 bay leaf

1 ½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 slice baguette

6 oz Gruyère cheese

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Instructions

1
Slice the yellow onions thinly.
2
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and tender, about 45-60 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last 5 minutes of caramelization.
3
Pour in the dry sherry and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
4
Add the beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
5
While the soup simmers, toast the baguette slices until lightly golden.
6
Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a toasted baguette slice and generously sprinkle with shredded Gruyère cheese.
7
Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly browned.
3 min

Perfect With

Green salad with vinaigretteCrusty breadRoasted root vegetables