French Onion Soup with Gruyère Cheese
Indulge in the rich, savory goodness of French Onion Soup with Gruyère Cheese a timeless classic featuring caramelized onions simmered in a flavorful broth, topped with toasted bread and melted, bubbly Gruyère.
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelize onions)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine (or sherry)
- 8 cups beef broth (or a mix of beef and chicken broth)
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or a mix of Gruyère and Swiss)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions slowly in butter and oil.
- Deglaze with wine, add broth and herbs, then simmer.
- Toast baguette slices until golden.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with bread and cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.