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Classic French Onion Soup Recipe

Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Classic French Onion Soup with this easy-to-follow recipe. Caramelized onions, savory broth, and gooey melted cheese come together in a bowl of pure deliciousness.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine (or beef broth) for deglazing
  • 7–8 cups beef broth (or bone broth for richer flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf

For the Baguettes:

  • 1 demi French baguette, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: In a large Dutch oven or pot, melt the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and salt, stirring to coat. Cook the onions until golden and caramelized. Reduce heat if needed.
  2. Add the Flour and Garlic: Stir in flour and minced garlic once onions are caramelized. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze with wine or beef broth. Add beef broth, thyme, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Baguette: Toast baguette slices brushed with butter and garlic powder in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes per side.
  5. Finish the Soup: Option 1: Top baguette slices with Gruyère cheese, bake until melted, then place on soup. Option 2: Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette slices and cheese, broil until bubbly.

Notes

  • You can customize the cheese topping with your favorite melting cheese.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

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Keywords: French Onion Soup, Onion Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Gruyère Cheese, Caramelized Onions

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