The Best French Onion Soup
This French onion soup is the ultimate comfort food—slow-cooked onions in a rich, beefy broth, finished with toasted bread and a blanket of gooey, melted cheese. It’s warm, savory, and irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- Onions – yellow onions host a strong, pungent flavor which adds a richness to soups and stews.
- Beef Broth – a robust beef broth is the foundation of the soup. Choose a quality broth for depth and a strong beef flavor.
- Dry White Wine – adds complexity to the broth. It balances the sweetness of the onions and elevates the overall taste profile.
- French bread – slice into a thick slice and toast for a bit of crispness.
- Gruyere Cheese – melts easily and bubbles to a crisp brown crust on top. Adds a sweet and nutty flavor.
The Best French Onion Soup
Ingredients
- 6 large onions
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 8 slices French bread
- 8 slices gruyere cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thin slices and separate into rings. Place them in a Dutch oven and sauté in butter until tender.
- Blend in the flour with the onions, stirring until smooth. Gradually add the chicken broth, beef broth, water, and wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the white pepper.
- Place eight soup crocks on a sheet pan. In each bowl, place a slice of bread. Ladle the soup over the bread. Top with a slice of cheese; sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Broil 6 inches from the heat until the cheese melts.
Yum!! this looks so good