Kellymac's French Onion Soup

Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of "Kellymac's French Onion Soup," a comforting classic elevated with caramelized onions, fragrant thyme, and a splash of dry white wine. This hearty soup is simmered in a robust beef broth, creating layers of complexity, and topped with golden, broiled Gruyère cheese over toasted baguette slices for the ultimate finishing touch. Perfect for a chilly evening or an elegant appetizer, this recipe showcases time-honored French cooking techniques with simple ingredients and an irresistible depth of flavor. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a soul-warming dish that’s as satisfying to prepare as it is to enjoy. Pair with a light green salad or a crisp white wine and serve piping hot directly from those cheesy, bubbly oven-safe bowls!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 large Yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 4 Fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 Baguette, sliced and toasted
• 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the thinly sliced onions, sugar, and salt to the pot. Stir to coat the onions in the butter and oil mixture.

Step 3

Cook the onions slowly, stirring frequently, for 30-40 minutes, until they are a deep golden brown and caramelized.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 5

Deglaze the pot by adding the dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let the wine reduce for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Season the soup with black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Preheat the broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and place a slice or two of toasted baguette on top of each bowl.

Step 9

Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded Gruyère cheese over the bread.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Carefully remove the bowls from the broiler. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving the soup hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2821.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2217.0

Total Fat 153.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 364.0mg	0%
Sodium 9518.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 95.0g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2527.8mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2458.5mg	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: 62.4%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 20.4%