Rich, comforting, and loaded with flavor! Sweet caramelized onions are slowly cooked until golden, then simmered in a savory beef broth with herbs. Topped with toasted baguette slices and a generous layer of melted Gruyère cheese, this classic French soup is the ultimate cozy meal.
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar (for extra sweet onions)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups beef broth
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
