Better Than Tgi Friday's French Onion Soup

Elevate your comfort food game with this "Better Than TGI Friday's French Onion Soup" recipe, a luscious take on the classic dish that’s sure to steal the show. Caramelized golden onions simmered in a rich, flavorful blend of beef broth, dry white wine, and aromatic herbs create a deeply savory base that pairs perfectly with the cheesy bread topping. The soup is finished with a broiled layer of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese over crisp, toasted French baguette slices for a gooey, golden crust that’s irresistibly indulgent. Perfect as a starter or a cozy main course, this hot and bubbly soup is easy to make yet full of gourmet flavor, ready in just 80 minutes and sure to outshine your favorite restaurant version.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 large Yellow onions
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 loaf French baguette
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into even slices.

Step 2

In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions and sugar to the pot and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.

Step 4

While the onions are caramelizing, mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Once the onions are caramelized, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer and reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Add the beef broth, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Preheat your oven's broiler while the soup simmers.

Step 10

Slice the French baguette into 1-inch thick rounds. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the broiler for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden.

Step 11

Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.

Step 12

Place 1-2 toasted baguette slices on top of the soup in each bowl. Sprinkle a generous amount of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese over the bread and soup.

Step 13

Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 14

Carefully remove the bowls from the oven. Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2668.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1997.9

Total Fat 83.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 137.5mg	0%
Sodium 7234.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 61.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 772.7mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2262.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 46.7%