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A steaming bowl of French Onion Soup topped with melted Gruyere cheese and croutons

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French Onion Soup is a classic comfort food, and this recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy it without sacrificing flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 large onions
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 0.5 cup dry sherry
  • 8 baguette slices
  • 1.5 cups Gruyere cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the onions thinly and melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and deeply golden brown.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and dry sherry, then bring the soup to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. While the soup simmers, preheat your oven to a low broil setting and arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle each baguette slice with Gruyere cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Ladle the hot French onion soup into oven-safe bowls and top each serving with a cheesy baguette slice.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting homemade French Onion Soup!

Notes

For an even richer flavor, you can deglaze the pot with a splash of brandy before adding the beef broth.