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French Onion Soup Recipe Easy Cheesy Comfort with Broiled Topping

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This classic French onion soup features deeply caramelized onions, a rich beefy broth, and a gooey broiled cheese topping over crisp baguette slices. It’s cozy, comforting, and perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large yellow onions (about 3 lbs), thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, or substitute with broth)
  • 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 baguette or French bread, sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Add butter and olive oil to a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Heat over medium until melted.
  2. Add sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Stir to coat.
  3. Cook onions, stirring every few minutes, for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and jammy. If onions stick, add a splash of water and scrape the bottom.
  4. Add minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in white wine (or broth) and scrape up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  7. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving.
  8. Preheat oven broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  9. Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with 1-2 toasted baguette slices. Sprinkle generously with Gruyère, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  10. Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil for 2-4 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  11. Let bowls cool for a minute, garnish with fresh thyme if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For vegetarian, use vegetable broth and vegetarian Worcestershire. For gluten-free, use gluten-free baguette. Double toast bread for crispness. Watch cheese closely under broiler to avoid burning. Soup base can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. Adjust broth for desired soup thickness.

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Keywords: French onion soup, cheesy soup, comfort food, broiled topping, caramelized onions, Gruyère, easy soup recipe, classic French soup

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