Few dishes compare to the comforting embrace of a big, steaming bowl of soup on a chilly winter’s night. This easy French Onion Soup recipe is not only a warm and hearty delight but also incredibly quick and simple to prepare. With just a handful of key ingredients, you can whip up this soul-soothing dish in no time and enjoy its rich, caramelized onion flavors that warm you from the inside out.
If you’ve wondered what to serve with French Onion Soup, there are a few delicious options to consider. A delicious slice of bread is ideal for dunking into the flavorful broth and soaking up all the savory goodness. Alternatively, a big beautiful salad can add a refreshing contrast, offering a burst of crisp, leafy greens and bright flavors to balance the richness of the soup. If you’re looking to make it a more substantial meal, a delectable chicken dish can be the perfect pairing, creating a well-rounded dinner that’s sure to satisfy.
This easy French Onion Soup lies in its basic ingredients – onions, wine, salt, and pepper, Gruyere cheese, beef stock, and thyme – combined in a way that transforms them into a comforting masterpiece. The process involves slow-cooking the onions until they caramelize, developing a deep, sweet flavor. Adding wine, beef stock, and thyme infuses the soup with complexity, while the crowning glory of melted Gruyere cheese takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. This French Onion Soup is a true gem of winter vegetable soup recipes, offering warmth, flavor, and comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 6 servings
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 quarts beef stock
- 1½ cups chicken stock
- ½ cup Marsala wine
- ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese or 6 to 8 slices of Gruyere cheese
Instructions
Slice onions lengthwise and add to a soup pot with a pinch of salt.
Cover and simmer the onions for 15 minutes.
Uncover and simmer until onions start to caramelize.
Add 3 chopped garlic cloves and stir for 2 mins.
Then add 3 tablespoons flour and coat onions and garlic.
Once onions are coated with flour, add stock, wine, vinegar, thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together.
Simmer for 30 minutes to let flavors incorporate uncovered.
Slice and toast baguette slices.
Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, place toast on top of soup, cover with Gruyere cheese.
Turn on oven broiler.
Place the bowls onto a cookie sheet and under the broiler to melt cheese for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool for 3 minutes before serving.
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