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french onion soup

Classic Cozy French Onion Soup

A warm and comforting soup filled with caramelized onions, savory broth, crispy bread, and melted cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners, holidays, or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Filling
  • 1 baguette sliced
  • Topping
  • 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Melt butter and olive oil in a pot and cook onions slowly until caramelized.
  2. Add garlic and seasonings and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Pour in wine and simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Add broth and bay leaf, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Toast baguette slices until golden.
  6. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, add bread and cheese.
  7. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • Caramelizing onions slowly creates the best flavor.
  • Use Gruyère cheese for authentic taste.
  • Freeze soup without bread and cheese.
  • Add extra broth if soup becomes too strong.