Description
Deeply caramelized onions, rich broth, and gooey Gruyère—this French onion soup is pure, slow-cooked comfort. Simple in ingredients but big on flavor, it’s the kind of dish that rewards patience with soul-warming satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp butter
6 cups beef broth
1–2 tbsp cognac or brandy (optional but classic)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Baguette slices
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and thyme, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and cook for another 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized.
Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir in cognac and season with salt and pepper.
Toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden. Top with Gruyère and broil again until bubbly.
Serve soup hot with cheese toasts either on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 16g
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g