Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsD. Rowe's Restaurant & BarCup French Onion Recipe

Cup French Onion Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Cup French Onion Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the French Onion Soup

Method

Prepare the French Onion Soup

  1. 1

    Caramelize the Onions

    In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced yellow onions and cook, stirring frequently, for about 30-40 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized and golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Once the onions are caramelized, add the minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and incorporate any browned bits. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Stir in the beef broth, fresh thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove Bay Leaf

    After simmering, remove the bay leaf from the pot and taste the soup for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.

Prepare the Topping

  1. 6

    Toast the Baguette

    While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Cheese Topping

    Once toasted, remove the baguette slices from the oven. Top each slice with a generous amount of Gruyère cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Serve the Soup

  1. 8

    Assemble the French Onion Cups

    Ladle the hot French onion soup into oven-safe cups. Place the cheese-topped baguette slices on top of the soup in each cup.

  2. 9

    Broil the Cheese

    Place the cups under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

  3. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

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