5 from 6 votes
French Onion Soup
With perfectly caramelized onions in a savory beef broth topped with croutons and gooey provolone cheese, this French Onion Soup recipe is cozy and comforting, especially on chilly winter evenings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
bowls of soup
Calories:
175 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 onion Thinly Sliced, large
- 4 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 6 Cups beef broth or vegetable broth
- 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 Teaspoon thyme or 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves, dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- croutons or baguette slices
- provolone cheese slices
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook until they become soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally. This process will take about 25-30 minutes.
- Once the onions are nicely caramelized, add the beef or vegetable broth, worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop a rich taste.
- Once the soup is ready, remove the bay leaves from the pot. Ladle the hot soup into individual oven-safe bowls or crocks, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Place a few toasted croutons or baguette slices on top of each bowl of soup, forming a single layer.
- Lay 2-3 slices of Provolone cheese over the croutons, ensuring it covers the entire surface of the bowl.
- Transfer the bowls to the broiler and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starts to bubble and brown slightly.
- Carefully remove the bowls from the broiler (remember, they will be hot!) using oven mitts or kitchen towels.
- Let the French onion soup cool for a couple of minutes before serving. The cheese will be gooey, and the soup underneath will be piping hot. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, or parsley. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
1366mg
(57%)
Potassium
377mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
366IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 bowls of soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1366mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 366IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.