Description
A simple and comforting soup made with caramelized onions, beef broth, and topped with melted cheese on crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 8 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.
- Stir in white wine and cook until evaporated.
- Add beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices and grated Gruyere cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth. Let the soup cool slightly before adding the bread to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 15g