Description
This French Onion Soup is a hearty delight, filled with caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and topped with melted Swiss and Gruyere cheeses. Simple to prepare, this comforting dish is perfect for a quick dinner or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large onions, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (½-inch) thick slices french bread, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup shredded swiss cheese
- 4 (½-inch) thick slices french bread
- 4 slices gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and ensure they are well coated. Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they brown. Continue cooking for an additional hour on medium or medium-low until they are soft and rich brown, without burning.
- Stir in the dry sherry and let it cook for 1-2 minutes to evaporate.
- Incorporate the beef broth, chopped thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Add cubed bread and stir to blend.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the soup into oven-proof bowls or ramekins. Top each with 2 tablespoons of shredded Swiss cheese, a slice of French bread, then add Gruyere cheese on top.
- Broil on high, about 3-4 inches from the heat source, for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts. Be cautious not to burn the cheese. Serve immediately.
- Alternatively, place the bread slices topped with Gruyere cheese on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until melted, serving the soup with the broiled bread slice.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
Adjust the amount of cheese according to your preference for a cheesier topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg