Panera's French Onion Soup

Recreate the comforting warmth of Panera’s French Onion Soup right in your own kitchen with this rich and savory recipe. Featuring deeply caramelized yellow onions, a flavorful broth of beef stock, dry white wine, and aromatic thyme, this classic soup is finished with a luscious topping of toasted baguette slices smothered in melted Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and a golden crust of bubbly cheese, this restaurant-quality soup is ideal for cozy dinners or an elegant appetizer. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe will become your go-to for recreating the taste of Panera at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 8 cups Beef stock
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 6 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 8 pieces Baguette slices
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into uniform rings.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the pot, sprinkle with salt and granulated sugar, and stir to coat evenly.

Step 4

Cook the onions for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are soft and golden brown. Reduce heat if they begin to burn.

Step 5

Sprinkle the caramelized onions with flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 6

Slowly add in the beef stock, water, and white wine, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Add the bay leaf and thyme sprigs to the pot, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to develop flavors.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper.

Step 10

While the soup simmers, lightly toast the baguette slices under a broiler until crisp.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and place a toasted baguette slice on top of each serving.

Step 12

Sprinkle a generous amount of Gruyere cheese and a touch of Parmesan cheese onto each baguette.

Step 13

Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 14

Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and serve the soup hot, garnished with extra thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4185.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3273.5

Total Fat 176.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 438.0mg	0%
Sodium 12231.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 45.4g
Protein 145.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3402.2mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2850.8mg	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: 50.9%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 30.5%