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A warm bowl of French onion soup topped with melted Gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, and toasted baguette slices, served in a rustic ceramic bowl with a spoon on a wooden table, surrounded by fresh herbs and sliced bread, with a cozy autumn background.

Cozy French Onion Soup Perfect for Fall

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A classic French onion soup packed with caramelized onions, beef broth, and topped with melted Gruyere cheese and toasted baguette slices.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 large yellow onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  3. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Toast baguette slices until golden.
  7. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread and grated cheese.
  8. Broil until cheese is bubbly and browned, about 3-5 minutes.

Notes

  • Use a mix of yellow and sweet onions for sweeter flavor.
  • Monitor caramelization to avoid burning.
  • Oven-safe bowls are ideal for broiling cheese topping.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Sauté, simmer, broil
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 460 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg