Hubby's Favorite French Onion Soup

Rich, comforting, and downright irresistible, Hubby's Favorite French Onion Soup takes the classic French bistro dish to new heights with its deeply caramelized onions, a splash of dry white wine, and an aromatic blend of fresh thyme and bay leaf. Simmered to perfection in a robust beef stock, this hearty soup is crowned with crisp baguette slices and a melty duo of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses, broiled to golden, bubbly perfection. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant entertaining, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make yet packed with gourmet flavor. Serve it piping hot with extra crusty bread for dipping, and watch as it becomes a new household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups yellow onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 6 cups beef stock
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 baguette slices (about 1 inch thick)
• 2 cups gruyère cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the sliced onions to the pot and stir thoroughly to coat them in the butter and oil.

Step 3

Sprinkle the sugar and salt over the onions. Reduce heat to low and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes or until they become deeply caramelized and golden brown.

Step 4

Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes until the wine reduces slightly.

Step 5

Add the beef stock, fresh thyme sprigs, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, removing the thyme and bay leaf before serving.

Step 6

Preheat your oven broiler. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast them under the broiler for 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and lightly golden.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls or crocks, leaving room at the top for the bread and cheese.

Step 8

Top each bowl of soup with 1-2 slices of toasted baguette. Generously sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese and a bit of grated Parmesan over the top.

Step 9

Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.

Step 10

Carefully remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve hot. Enjoy Hubby's Favorite French Onion Soup with extra baguette slices for dipping!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3260.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3397.8

Total Fat 193.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 474.6mg	0%
Sodium 13561.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 53.4g
Protein 163.2g	0%

Vitamin D 13.4IU	0%
Calcium 3988.7mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2828.8mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 27.0%