Description
French Onion Soup Gratinee is a heartwarming classic that combines the sweet richness of caramelized onions with savory beef broth, topped with crusty baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly nights, offering gourmet flavors right in your kitchen. With simple steps and essential ingredients, you can impress family and friends with this delightful recipe that brings the warmth of a Parisian café to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla), sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/3 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 large baguette, sliced into thick pieces
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits for added flavor.
- Stir in beef broth and thyme, then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- While the soup simmers, toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden brown.
- Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls, place toasted baguette slices on top, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, use homemade beef broth if available. Feel free to substitute Gruyère cheese with mozzarella or Swiss for a twist on this classic recipe. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container and reheat gently on the stove.