Grandpa Parker's French Onion Soup

Warm your soul with Grandpa Parker's French Onion Soup, a time-honored classic that balances rich, caramelized onions with the savory depth of beef stock and aromatic thyme. This comforting soup, topped with golden toasted baguette slices and a luscious blend of melted Gruyère and Parmesan cheese, delivers indulgent flavors in every bite. Perfect for chilly evenings or an elegant dinner starter, this recipe combines basic pantry ingredients like yellow onions, dry white wine, and fresh herbs to create a luxurious, homemade experience. With its slow-cooked onions and broiler-finished cheesy topping, Grandpa Parker's French Onion Soup is a tribute to rustic French cooking that will leave you craving seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 8 cups beef stock
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 loaf French baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted.

Step 2

Add the sliced onions to the pot, stirring to coat them in the butter and oil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Sprinkle the sugar over the onions, which will help with caramelization. Continue cooking the onions for about 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are deeply golden and caramelized.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to deglaze it. Allow the wine to simmer for 5 minutes, reducing slightly.

Step 6

Add the beef stock, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 7

While the soup is simmering, preheat your broiler. Place the sliced baguette rounds on a baking sheet and toast them on each side until golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, leaving space at the top. Place one or two toasted baguette slices on top of the soup in each bowl.

Step 10

Sprinkle a generous amount of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese over the bread, ensuring it covers the edges of both the bread and soup.

Step 11

Place the bowls on a baking sheet and transfer to the broiler. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.

Step 12

Carefully remove the bowls from the oven, let them cool slightly, and serve immediately. Enjoy Grandpa Parker's heart-warming French onion soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3664.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3034.4

Total Fat 157.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 373.0mg	0%
Sodium 13177.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 53.5g
Protein 140.0g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 3066.3mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 3012.5mg	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: 48.7%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 32.1%