French Onion Soup
Classic French onion soup with a rich beef broth, caramelized onions, and melted cheese on top.
30m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 large onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices French bread, toasted
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until the onions are coated and the flour is lightly browned.
Step 3
Whisk in the beef broth, wine, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to broil.
Step 5
Discard the bay leaf and ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted French bread and shredded Gruyere cheese.
Step 6
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
Serve hot.