Description
A comforting and rich soup made with caramelized onions, beef broth, and topped with melted cheese and toasted bread.
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 slices French bread, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized (about 45 minutes).
- Pour in wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Add beef broth and bay leaf. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaf and ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
- Top each bowl with a slice of toasted bread and a generous layer of cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly is key for deep flavor.
- Use a mix of beef and chicken broth for variation.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: French