Get ready to enter the colder weather with this deliciously cosy recipe. You won’t even mind that it’s getting darker earlier because you’ll have this french onion soup to look forward to for dinner. It is an absolute staple in this household from the months of September-February.
Let’s be honest, we make it in the summertime too.
Now you may have asked yourself, what pairs well with french onion soup well, we highly recommend ceasar salad with homemade croutons. We’ll also include that recipe at the bottom. Check out our recipes page to find our homemade caesar salad dressing recipe!
The French Onion Soup that will blow you away!
Let’s get into the recipe!
Ingredients for French Onion Soup
- 3 Large Spanish onions (white onions work fine as well)
- 4 tablespoons of butter (Unsalted)
- 6-8 cups of beef broth
- 1 cup of any dry white wine (Optional)
- A pinch or two of salt
- 1 French baguette
- A couple sprigs of dried Thyme
- 1 cup or guyere cheese
- 1 cup of swiss cheese
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons of flour
Preparation
You’re going to be shocked at just how easy this french onion soup really is. A lot of people think making a soup, especially a fancy one like this, is too daunting. But it’s really simple!
- Get your large pot or dutch oven on the stove on medium high heat with the slice onions in the bottom. You’ll want to let them sweat and caramelize a little bit before you add the butter.
- Add butter to the onions and let that cook down and caramelize. This is the longest part of the preparation. It can take about 30-40 minutes or until nice and golden brown.
- Add your beef broth and wine to the onions and let that simmer on medium low for another 30 minutes.
- Slowly stir in your flour to thicken the soup. Be sure not to add it too fast and create lumps of flour on the onions.
- Turn up the heat slightly and let that boil for 5-10 minutes.
- While it is boiling, slice thin pieces of your french baguette, grate your cheese and turn on your broiler
- Transfer the soup into the bowl of your choice, top the french onion soup with two pieces of french baguette and your mixed grated cheeses.
- Place under broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is completely melted and golden brown. (This time will vary depending on the oven and strength of the broiler.
- Garnish with a sprig of dried thyme!
VOILA! The BEST French Onion Soup you’ve ever had
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