French Onion Soup

Name: French Onion Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1000 g Onions; 1.2 l beef broth; 60 g butter; 1 tsp thyme; 2 pcs bay leaf; 200 g baguette; 150 g Gruyere cheese; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

Classic French onion soup with caramelized onions and a cheesy crouton topping. A rich and flavorful make-ahead lunch.

Total: 1 h 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 385
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 38 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Onions1000 g
beef broth1.2 l
butter60 g
thyme1 tsp
bay leaf2 pcs
baguette200 g
Gruyere cheese150 g
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

5 steps

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized, about 30 minutes.
Stir in beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven broiler. Slice baguette into rounds and toast lightly.
Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with baguette slices and Gruyere cheese.
Broil bowls until the cheese is melted and bubbly.