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French Onion Soup with Cheesy Bread Topping

Classic French Onion Soup with Cheesy Bread Topping

A deeply flavorful French onion soup with caramelized onions, rich broth, and bubbly Gruyere-topped bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs yellow onions, sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 french baguette, sliced
  • 2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot
  • oven-safe bowls

Method
 

  1. Slowly caramelize onions in butter and olive oil.
  2. Deglaze pot with white wine.
  3. Add broth, herbs, and simmer.
  4. Toast baguette slices.
  5. Top soup with bread and cheese and broil.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

Caramelize onions slowly for best flavor. Use oven-safe bowls. Freeze soup base without bread and cheese.