Best French Onion Soup Recipe - How To Make French Onion Soup
Best French Onion Soup Recipe - How To Make French Onion Soup
Best French Onion Soup Recipe - How To Make French Onion Soup
5 3 Ratings
""
If you're a fan of French onion soup and have made it at home before, you'll probably
notice two things immediately.
The results are a slightly sweeter, but just as addictive take on the classic. If you have
a little extra time, you can deepen the flavor by allowing the soup to simmer another
15 minutes. To finish, simply ladle the soup into ramekins, top each serving with
bread, and melt the cheese right on top of the soup, under the broiler. The top gets
super crispy and bubbly, and the bottom softens slightly, making it easy to dig into.
French onion soup is simple but there are a few things to consider that can help you
nail it.
Can I use something other than white wine in French onion soup?
White wine brings a sweetness that intensifies the sweetness in the onions but there
are other wines you can use to achieve a similar effect. Brandy, dry vermouth, sweet
red wine, or marsala also make for a richly flavored soup.
How do you keep the bread from sinking in French onion soup?
A full ramekin is the key to cheesy bread that stays at the top of your soup. If the
bread starts to sink, try adding more onions to keep the bread afloat. When there isn't
enough liquid to support the bread, it will sink under the weight of the cheese.
Store leftover soup without bread and cheese in an airtight container for up to 5 days
or freeze for up to 3 months.
Editor's Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on June 30, 2022, to include
more information about the dish.
Ingredients
4 tbsp. butter
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced into half moons
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. white wine
2 c. low-sodium chicken stock
4 c. low-sodium beef stock
8 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for serving
8 baguette slices
1 c. grated Gruyère
Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook,
stirring occasionally, until deeply golden, about 25 minutes. Add flour
and cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add wine and let
simmer until evaporated, 3 minutes. Add stocks and thyme and bring to a
boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt and
pepper to taste and remove thyme.
Step 2
Preheat broiler to high. Ladle soups into heat safe ramekins and top each
with 2 slices of bread and top with cheese. Broil until bubbling and
golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
PARKER FEIERBACH
By signing up, I agree to Hearst Magazines’ Terms of Use (including the dispute resolution procedures); my
information will be used as described in the Privacy Notice.
Recipes
grilled asparagus overnight oats
Grilled Asparagus
Creamy Chipotle
Shrimp Pasta
Avocado & Tomato Cobb Egg Salad Keto Taco Cups
Salad
Delish editors handpick every product we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.
Privacy Notice CA Notice at Collection Your CA Privacy Rights/Shine the Light DAA Industry Opt Out Terms of Use Site Map
0:00 -1:02