Description
This French Onion Soup features caramelized onions, savory broth, and melted cheese, creating a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large onions, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (½-inch) thick slices french bread, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup shredded swiss cheese
- 4 (½-inch) thick slices french bread
- 4 slices gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and stir to coat them in the butter and oil. Cook for 30-40 minutes until they start browning, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking for another hour until they become very soft, tender, and a deep brown color without burning.
- Stir in the dry sherry and cook for 1-2 minutes to evaporate some of the alcohol.
- Add the beef broth, chopped thyme, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well and then incorporate the cubed bread.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes.
- To serve, ladle the soup into individual ramekins or oven-proof bowls. Top with shredded Swiss cheese, a slice of French bread, and Gruyere cheese.
- Broil the bowls on high heat for 3-4 minutes, positioned 3-4 inches from the heat source, until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
- Alternatively, place the bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet, top with Gruyere cheese, and broil until melted. Serve the soup in bowls with the broiled bread slice on top.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth if available.
Be careful while broiling to avoid burning the cheese.
You can add some additional herbs like rosemary for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg