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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