Classic French Onion Soup with Cheesy Bread Topping
A deeply flavorful French onion soup with caramelized onions, rich broth, and bubbly Gruyere-topped bread.
Equipment
- large heavy-bottomed pot
- oven-safe bowls
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
Instructions
- Slowly caramelize onions in butter and olive oil.
- Deglaze pot with white wine.
- Add broth, herbs, and simmer.
- Toast baguette slices.
- Top soup with bread and cheese and broil.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Caramelize onions slowly for best flavor. Use oven-safe bowls. Freeze soup base without bread and cheese.