Of course! French Onion Soup is the ultimate comfort food—deeply savory, rich, and crowned with a glorious cheesy, toasty crouton. It’s surprisingly simple to make, but a few key steps make all the difference between a good soup and a legendary one.
Here is a detailed, classic recipe for French Onion Soup.
The Secret to Deep Flavor: Caramelization
The single most important step is patiently caramelizing the onions. This can’t be rushed. It develops the complex, sweet, and deeply savory base that defines this soup.
Classic French Onion Soup
Yields: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes (mostly hands-off)
Ingredients:
For the Soup:
· 3 lbs yellow onions (about 4-5 large onions), thinly sliced
· 3 tbsp unsalted butter
· 2 tbsp olive oil
· 1 tsp granulated sugar (helps with caramelization)
· 2 cloves garlic, minced
· ½ cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay), optional but recommended
· 8 cups good-quality beef broth (see pro-tip below)
· 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
· 1 bay leaf
· Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Topping & Serving:
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