French Onion Soup
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 large onions thinly sliced; yellow onions
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup red wine
- 32 ounces low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Baguette sliced into bite sized pieces
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- Place the onions, butter and thyme in a large pan and heat over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, translucent, and begin to caramelize, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Just before the onions finish cooking, add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.2 large onions, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 2 fresh thyme sprigs, 2 garlic cloves
- Dust the mixture with flour and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Add the wine and stir to combine. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally. The liquid will reduce some but should not evaporate completely.¾ cup red wine
- After the alcohol evaporates from the wine, pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Taste, and add salt and pepper if desired.32 ounces low-sodium beef broth, 2 bay leaves
- While the soup simmers, place the cubed baguette onto a large baking sheet. Bake at 250°F for 10 to 15 minutes to warm and dry the bread slightly or at 350°F for crunchy bread.Baguette
- After the soup has simmered, ladle it into individual, oven-safe bowls. Place several toasted bread pieces into each bowl of soup, and top with shredded cheese (about 1 ounce each).4 ounces Gruyere cheese
- Place the bowls onto a baking sheet or in a baking dish for easy handling. Transfer the pan to the broiler, and broil for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Enjoy immediately! Scroll up and see the post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ¼ cups of soup. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
French Onion Soup
Serving Size
1.25 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
473
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
65
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
1528
mg
64
%
Potassium
377
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
652
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
391
mg
39
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
