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There’s nothing cozier than a bowl of classic French onion soup, slow-cooked until the onions are deeply caramelized and full of rich, savory flavor. 🧅🧀
In this video, I’m walking you through my from-scratch French onion soup recipe—the kind that’s worth taking your time on. Finished with crusty bread and melty cheese, this is true comfort food at its finest.
If you’ve ever wanted to make restaurant-quality French onion soup at home, this recipe is for you. It’s simple, timeless, and perfect for chilly nights, special dinners, or when you just want a cozy bowl of something special.
French Onion Soup
Ingredients
- 4 TBSP butter
- 5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 TBSP flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or fresh thyme sprigs)
- black pepper
- 1/2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
- French baguette, sliced
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium low heat. Add the onions, and sprinkle with salt and sugar.
- Cook on low, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized (about 45 minutes).
- Sprinkle on the flour. Stir for 30 seconds. Pour in the white wine and cook for a few minutes, deglazing the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in the beef broth, thyme, pepper, and Worcestershire.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drizzle baguette slices with olive oil on a baking sheet. Broil until golden brown, just a few minutes.
- Ladle the soup into oven safe bowls or crocks. Place a few pieces of bread on top. Sprinkle with gruyere cheese. Place under the broiler until bubbly.
- Sprinkle more thyme on top, if desired.
