French Onion Soup is a classic French comfort dish made with deeply caramelized onions, rich beef broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese. The slow-cooked onions give the soup its famous sweet and savory flavor, while the melted cheese on top creates a delicious golden crust.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Soup
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 bay leaf
For the Topping
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 ½ cups grated Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
