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A steaming bowl of French Onion Soup topped with melted Gruyere cheese and croutons

Quick way to grow French Onion Soup

This recipe offers a fast track to the comforting flavors of French Onion Soup, perfect for a weeknight meal. Caramelized onions simmered in a rich broth, topped with cheesy bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large onions
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine optional
  • 4 slices baguette
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven-safe bowls

Method
 

1
  1. Slice the onions thinly and melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
  1. Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden brown. This should take about 20-25 minutes.
3
  1. Pour in the dry white wine (if using) and deglaze the pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for a few minutes until reduced slightly.
4
  1. Stir in the beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5
  1. While the soup simmers, preheat your oven's broiler. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast them until lightly golden.
6
  1. Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a toasted baguette slice and a generous amount of shredded Gruyere cheese.
7
  1. Broil the soup bowls for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy your quick French Onion Soup!

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of thyme or bay leaf to the soup while it simmers.