French Onion Soup
A savory soup with deep rich flavors.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 501kcal
Ingredients
Soup
- 3 lbs Sweet Onions - sliced
- ½ cup Salted Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 Bay Leaf
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 3 tbsp Beef Base
- 8 cups Water
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
Soup Topper
- 1 Baguette
- ½ lbs Gruyere Cheese - grated
Instructions
Soup
- Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large stock pot.
- Add onions and cook for 20-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Add garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and red wine to the mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and wine mixture. Stir to coat the onions.
- Reduce heat to medium to avoid burning.
- Cook for approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Add the water and beef base. Stir to combine.
- Bring soup to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ready to Serve?
- Slice the baguette into ¼ to ½ inch pieces.
- Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into soup ramekins or oven-safe soup bowls. Place 2 to 3 slices of the baguette on top. Generously sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese on top.
- Place bowls on a baking sheet and place them in the oven.
- Bake until the cheese is melted.
- Remove and serve. Be careful - the soup will be hot!
Notes
Culinarian Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions: There are many options for oven-safe bowls for this soup. We have found that large ramekins have been a great option.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 851IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 498mg | Iron: 3mg
Love the flavor!