Description

This Easy French Onion Soup brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table with minimal effort. Featuring caramelized onions in a savory beef broth, topped with crusty baguette slices and melty Gruyère cheese, it’s the ultimate cozy comfort food for soup season or special occasions.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
6 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 baguette, sliced and toasted
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

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Instructions

In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sugar; cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until onions are caramelized and golden brown.
Add beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with toasted baguette slices and shredded Gruyère.
Broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Carefully remove from oven and serve hot.

Notes

For deeper flavor, deglaze the pot with a splash of white wine or brandy before adding the broth.
Use oven-safe crocks to avoid spills and maintain heat.
Substitute mozzarella if Gruyère isn’t available.