French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup is the perfect cozy soup recipe. Made with just a few ingredients and topped with toast and melty cheese, you will love this fantastic soup.
Servings: 4 bowls
Ingredients
French Onion Soup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sherry
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Gruyere Toast
- 8 ounces french baguette cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 6 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
Instructions
French Onion Soup
- In a large dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add in the onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often until the onions are caramelized, about 30 - 40 minutes.5 large yellow onions, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the sherry, deglazing the pan. Then stir in the beef broth. Add the thyme and the bay leaf and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes.1/2 cup sherry, 6 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf
- Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper as needed.
Gruyere Toast
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the baguette pieces on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flipping once in between.
- Add the soup to broiler-safe bowls. Top with pieces of toast and shredded cheese. Place under the broiler on rimmed baking sheets, and broil until the cheese is melted.