Name: Easy French Onion Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs of yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/2 cup of dry white wine; 6 cups of beef stock; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme; Salt, to taste; Ground black pepper, to taste; 8 slices of baguette; 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese

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Easy French Onion Soup combines caramelized onions, savory broth, and melted cheese on toasted bread for a soul-warming bowl of comfort. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy this timeless favorite any day of the week.

Craving a comforting bowl of soup that transports you straight to the cozy streets of Paris?

Look no further than French Onion Soup! This classic dish gets its rich flavor from slow-cooked caramelized onions, nestled in a decadent beef broth and topped with a gloriously melty cheese crouton.

Despite its restaurant-worthy reputation, French Onion Soup can be easily whipped up in your own kitchen. This Easy French Onion Soup recipe is a version that delivers all the comforting depth of flavor without the complicated steps.

Why I Love This Recipe

French Onion Soup is a comforting classic that hits the spot every time. While many French onion soup recipes can be complicated our easy version simplifies it for any home cook to find success!

This recipe also uses pretty common ingredients. Other than the baguette and Gruyere cheese, you probably have everything you need on hand.

Ingredients:

yellow onions
butter
olive oil
garlic
white wine
beef stock
bay leaves
dried thyme
salt
black pepper
baguette
Gruyère cheese

Step by Step:

Peel and thinly slice the onions, ensuring they are cut evenly.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes until softened and translucent.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown. Add minced garlic in the last few minutes of cooking.
Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Add beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Preheat the broiler. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, top with grated Gruyère cheese, and broil until bubbly and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Carefully remove the baguette from the oven and place them in the bowl of soup. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips for best results

Take your time caramelizing the onions low and slow. This is where the rich flavor comes from, so don’t rush it. It might take around 30-40 minutes, but it’s worth it.
Traditionally, French onion soup is topped with Gruyère cheese, but you can use Swiss or mozzarella if that’s what you have. Just make sure it melts well and forms that delicious cheesy crust.

Storage

French onion soup is best served piping hot straight from the oven but if you have extra it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving. Keep the baguette and cheese separate until ready to serve to maintain their texture.

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