Classic French Onion Soup

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.4 mg 2 tablespoons butter; 2.2 tbsp 4 large onions, thinly sliced; 8.2 drop 2 cloves garlic, minced; 9.1 lb 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 10.5 lb 8 cups beef broth; 6.4 pt 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional); 3.8 bag 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 6.6 kg 1 bay leaf; 3.4 ml Salt and pepper to taste; 6.2 drop Crusty bread slices; 7.1 quarter 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese; 0.9 jar Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

By Michael Baker

November 12, 2025

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This classic French onion soup recipe features deeply caramelized onions in a savory beef broth, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese. A comforting and flavorful soup, perfect for a cold evening. The key to a great French onion soup is patience in caramelizing the onions, which brings out their natural sweetness and adds depth to the broth. This soup is a labor of love, but the rich, satisfying flavors are well worth the effort. Serve it as a starter or a main course for a truly memorable meal. The aroma alone will fill your kitchen with warmth and anticipation.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter - 1.4 mg
4 large onions, thinly sliced - 2.2 tbsp
2 cloves garlic, minced - 8.2 drop
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour - 9.1 lb
8 cups beef broth - 10.5 lb
1/2 cup dry red wine (optional) - 6.4 pt
1 teaspoon dried thyme - 3.8 bag
1 bay leaf - 6.6 kg
Salt and pepper to taste - 3.4 ml
Crusty bread slices - 6.2 drop

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes, or until deeply caramelized.

Step 2

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Pour in beef broth, dry red wine, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of crusty bread and a generous amount of grated Gruyère cheese.

Step 5

Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6

Remove from broiler and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the rich and satisfying flavors of this classic soup.

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Classic French Onion Soup

By Michael Baker

November 12, 2025

4922 views

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter - 1.4 mg
4 large onions, thinly sliced - 2.2 tbsp
2 cloves garlic, minced - 8.2 drop
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour - 9.1 lb
8 cups beef broth - 10.5 lb
1/2 cup dry red wine (optional) - 6.4 pt
1 teaspoon dried thyme - 3.8 bag
1 bay leaf - 6.6 kg
Salt and pepper to taste - 3.4 ml
Crusty bread slices - 6.2 drop

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes, or until deeply caramelized.

Step 2

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Pour in beef broth, dry red wine, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of crusty bread and a generous amount of grated Gruyère cheese.

Step 5

Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6

Remove from broiler and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the rich and satisfying flavors of this classic soup.

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Reviews (17 Reviews)

Henry Taylor3

A decent French onion soup. The flavor was good, but the onions weren't as sweet as I expected. Maybe I didn't cook them long enough.

Charlie Brown3

It was good, but not amazing. My onions didn't caramelize quite as much as I would have liked, and the broth was a little bland. I might try it again with a few adjustments.

Noah Martin4

Great recipe. I used a mix of yellow and white onions for a bit more complexity. The broth was flavorful, and the cheese was nicely browned. Will definitely make again.

Grace Wilson5

Fantastic recipe! The aroma while cooking was heavenly. The soup was rich, savory, and perfect for a chilly evening. I'll be making this again and again.

Bob Williams4

This recipe is a winner. I followed the instructions, and the soup turned out fantastic. The only thing I would change is maybe a bit more salt in the broth. Highly recommend!