𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐩

Here’s a rich and deeply flavorful classic 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐩 recipe — complete with caramelized onions, a savory broth, and that signature cheesy toasted bread on top. It’s a cozy, soul-warming dish that feels fancy but is easy to make.

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🧅 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐩

🕒 Time:

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Total: ~1.5 hours

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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6):

For the soup:

• 4–5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup dry white wine (or dry sherry)

• 6 cups beef broth (or half beef, half chicken for a lighter version)

• 1–2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)

• 1 bay leaf

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: 1 tbsp flour (for a slightly thicker soup)

For the topping:

• 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds

• 1 ½ cups grated Gruyère cheese (or Swiss, Emmental, or mozzarella)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Caramelize the Onions

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.

• Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar.

• Cook slowly, stirring frequently, for 30–40 minutes until onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized. Don’t rush this step — it builds the flavor.

2. Deglaze

• Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.

• Pour in the wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up all the brown bits.

• Let it reduce for a few minutes.

3. Build the Broth

• Add broth, thyme, and bay leaf.

• Simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes.

• Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf.

• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

• Optional: stir in a spoonful of flour for a slightly thicker texture.

4. Toast the Bread

• While the soup simmers, toast the baguette slices until golden (you can rub them with garlic after toasting for extra flavor).

5. Assemble & Broil

• Preheat your broiler.

• Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls.

• Place 1–2 toasted bread slices on top of each bowl.

• Sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.

• Broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly (watch closely!).

No oven-safe bowls? Broil the bread slices separately with cheese, then place them on top of the soup when serving.

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🥄 Serving Tips:

• Add a crack of black pepper and a few thyme leaves on top before serving.

• Serve with extra toasted baguette slices for dipping.

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🍷 Wine Pairing:

• Dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay) or a light red (like Pinot Noir).