French Onion Soup

French onion soup is one of my favorite soups, because it’s comforting, rich, and perfect for a rainy day. Since it was cold outside, I made this easy French onion soup recipe for dinner, and paired it with a loaded garden salad, and it was a big hit with my whole family.

French Onion Soup

Caramelized Onions:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 cups of yellow onions, thinly sliced (3-4 large onions)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced

Soup:

• 8 cups of beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Cheesy Baguette Slices:

• Baguette slices, toasted (1 or 2 per bowl)
• 2 cups of Swiss cheese or Gruyere cheese, shredded

How to Make French Onion Soup:

Caramelize the onions by heating the butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven pot over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and sugar, then cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized & tender, about 45 minutes.  Side Note: Add some water if they get dry.

Once the onions are caramelized, add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 60 seconds.

Add the above ingredients to the onions, and simmer over medium-low heat for 1½ to 2 hours. Taste & re-season if needed.

Divide the soup among 4 ovenproof bowls.

Arrange toasted baguette slices on top of the soup and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Place the bowls on a cookie sheet lined with foil and place under a preheated broiler.

Cook until the cheese melts and forms a crust on the tops of the bowls.

Serve immediately. Enjoy.