French Onion Soup

 Classic French Onion Soup (French Cuisine)

Rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful, French Onion Soup is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made with slowly caramelized onions, savory broth, and topped with crusty bread and melted cheese, this soup is pure comfort in a bowl.

🧅 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelization)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional but traditional)
• 6 cups beef stock (or vegetable stock)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• For the topping
• 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
• 1½ cups grated Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)

🍲 Instructions

Caramelize the onions

In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 30–40 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden and caramelized. Sprinkle with sugar if needed.

Build the flavor

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes.

Simmer the soup

Add stock, bay leaf, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and thyme.

Prepare the cheesy topping

Preheat oven broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Place toasted baguette slices on top and generously cover with grated cheese.

Broil and serve

Broil for 2–4 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. Serve hot.