French Onion Soup Soupe a L Oignon

Indulge in the rich, savory comfort of **French Onion Soup (Soupe à l'Oignon)**, a timeless classic that embodies the essence of French cuisine. This hearty soup is crafted by slowly caramelizing sweet yellow onions to perfection, creating a deep, golden flavor base enhanced by a splash of dry white wine and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf. Simmered in robust beef stock, this soulful dish is elegantly finished with a crusty baguette slice and a blanket of bubbly, golden Gruyère cheese toasted to perfection under the broiler. Perfect for cozy evenings or as an impressive starter, this recipe combines rustic simplicity with gourmet flavor, making it a must-try for lovers of French cooking. Keywords: French Onion Soup, Soupe à l'Oignon, caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, classic French recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 medium yellow onions
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1.5 cups dry white wine
• 8 cups beef stock or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 slices baguette slices
• 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Directions

Step 1

Peel the onions and slice them thinly into half-moons.

Step 2

In a large pot, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the pot, stirring to coat them in the butter and oil.

Step 4

Cook the onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, until they caramelize and turn a deep golden brown.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sugar over the caramelized onions and stir well.

Step 6

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pot, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze it, allowing the wine to reduce by half (about 5 minutes).

Step 8

Add the beef stock, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Preheat the broiler in your oven. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler until golden brown on both sides.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf from the soup and ladle the soup into broiler-safe bowls.

Step 11

Place one or two toasted baguette slices on top of each bowl of soup, then generously sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese over the top.

Step 12

Place the bowls under the broiler for a few minutes, just until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and golden.

Step 13

Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and serve the soup hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3523.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2965.5

Total Fat 155.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 364mg	0%
Sodium 12412.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 40.9g
Protein 105.9g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 2353.0mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2772.0mg	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: 52.0%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 32.3%