Jul 13 2026

French Onion Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves6

Make 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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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Soup

  1. 1

    Slice the Onions

    Thinly slice the onions and set them aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the Butter and Oil

    In a large pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Onions

    Add the sliced onions to the pot, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown (about 30-40 minutes).

  4. 4

    Add Wine and Deglaze

    Pour in the white wine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Broth and Seasonings

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

  6. 6

    Remove Bay Leaf

    After simmering, remove the bay leaf from the soup.

Preparation of Toppings

  1. 7

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices and toast them lightly.

  2. 8

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle Gruyère cheese generously on top of each toasted baguette slice. Optionally, add Parmesan cheese.

Final Assembly

  1. 9

    Serve the Soup

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls, ensuring each bowl has plenty of caramelized onions.

  2. 10

    Top with Baguette

    Place the prepared baguette slices on top of the soup in each bowl.

  3. 11

    Melt the Cheese

    Broil the bowls in an oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).

  4. 12

    Serve Hot

    Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and serve hot.

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