Jul 14 2026
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French Onion Soup Recipe

Inspired by Perseid
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Topped with Gruyère cheese

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Toppings

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Onions

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced yellow onions and stir to coat them in the butter. Cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Once the onions are caramelized, add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Seasonings

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

Serving Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Baguette

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

  2. 6

    Assemble the Soup

    Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, and place a slice of toasted baguette on top of each bowl.

  3. 7

    Add Cheese

    Generously sprinkle the grated Gruyère and Parmesan cheese over the baguette slices in each bowl.

  4. 8

    Broil the Soup

    Place the bowls under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

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