Dutch Oven French Onion Soup
This classic Dutch Oven French Onion Soup features caramelized onions simmered in a rich beef broth, topped with toasted bread and melted cheese for a comforting and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Baguette slices, toasted
- 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 40-45 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom; cook until wine reduces by half.
- Add beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat the broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top each with toasted baguette slices, then sprinkle generously with grated Gruyère cheese.
- Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with mushroom or vegetable broth and omit the wine if desired.
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