Our Famous French Onion Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Topping
Method
Soup Preparation
- 1
Sauté Onions
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté, stirring frequently, until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Add Broth and Wine
Pour in the beef broth and dry white wine. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Season the Soup
Add dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 5
Simmer
Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 6
Remove Bay Leaf
After simmering, remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard.
Serving Preparation
- 7
Toast Bread
While the soup is simmering, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the slices of French bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.
- 8
Assemble Soup
Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls, filling them about ¾ full.
- 9
Add Bread and Cheese
Place a slice of toasted French bread on top of each bowl of soup, then generously sprinkle Gruyère and Parmesan cheese over the bread.
- 10
Broil
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 11
Serve
Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.