Classic French Onion Soup for Cozy Dinner Recipes
Rich and comforting French Onion Soup, perfect for cozy dinner recipes at home.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 8 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring often, until onions are golden and caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.
- Stir in thyme and deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Pour in beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- While soup simmers, toast baguette slices until golden on both sides.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with a slice or two of toasted baguette, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.