Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor – learn how to make French Onion Soup 🧅🍲 at home! This classic French dish combines caramelized onions, rich broth, crusty bread, and melted cheese for the perfect bowl of indulgence. Whether it’s a cozy dinner or an elegant appetizer, this soup is sure to impress. #FrenchOnionSoup #OnionSoupRecipe #ClassicFrenchSoup #foodiesonly
*Fun Fact:* Did you know French Onion Soup originated in 18th-century France as a humble dish made with simple ingredients? It’s now a worldwide favorite, loved for its rich flavors and hearty textures.
*Ingredients:*
– 1 kg yellow onions – thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic – minced
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter (substitute with olive oil)
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 8 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup dry white wine (substitute with white wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp. thyme – dried
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Baguette slices (substitute with sourdough bread slices or thick crackers)
- Gruyere cheese (substitute with parmesan) for topping
*Instructions:*
1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over medium – low heat.
2. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook them slowly, stirring occasionally, until they turn a deep golden brown and are caramelized – around half an hour.
3. Dust the flour evenly over the caramelized onions and blend thoroughly. Cook for a few minutes to eliminate any lingering raw flour flavour.
4. Pour in the dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any flavourful bits. Allow the wine to reduce slightly for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for around 20-30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
7. While the soup simmers, preheat your broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
8. Place a few slices of baguette on top of the soup and generously cover with grated Gruyère cheese.
9. Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, with a golden-brown crust.
10. Carefully remove the bowls from the broiler (they’ll be hot!).
11. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme and serve your delightful French Onion Soup piping hot.
This French Onion Soup Recipe is a timeless classic, combining caramelized onions, crusty bread, and gooey cheese in every bite. Perfect as a cozy dinner or an elegant starter, this recipe will bring the taste of France straight to your table. Try it out and let us know your favorite part in the comments!
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