Homemade French Onion Soup
A classic French onion soup with rich, caramelized onions and a savory broth, topped with toasted bread and melted cheese.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups beef broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 loaf French baguette sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, add onions and cook until caramelized.
- Add beef broth and thyme, simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to broil. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
- Top each bowl with a slice of baguette and Gruyère cheese, broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, try adding a splash of dry sherry or white wine while cooking the onions.