Easy Homemade French Onion Soup
A comforting French onion soup made with slow-caramelized onions, savory broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmered + Broiled
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
4 tbsp butter
6 cups thinly sliced onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups beef stock
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
4–8 slices crusty bread
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere
Instructions
1. Caramelize onions in butter 30–45 minutes.
2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
4. Add stock and thyme; simmer 10 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Toast bread slices.
7. Fill bowls with soup; top with bread and cheeses.
8. Broil until cheese melts and bubbles.
Notes
Use a mix of onions for balanced flavor.
Swiss cheese works as an alternative.
Make cheesy toasts separately if bowls aren’t broiler-safe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 60
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