French Onion Soup is a savory soup made with caramelized onions, beef broth, and usually topped with a slice of crusty bread and melted Gruyere cheese. It is a classic French dish that is often served as a starter to a meal or as a main dish. The onions are slowly cooked until they are caramelized, which gives the soup its rich, sweet flavor, and deep brown color. The beef stock provides a savory depth of flavor while the bread and cheese create a deliciously cheesy and crispy topping.
French Onion Soup
Course: Dinner, LunchCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: BeginnerServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
25
minutesIngredients
2 cups onions thinly sliced
4 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
4 cups beef broth
1/2 tsp. dried parsley
dash salt and pepper
sliced Gruyere or grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- In saucepan over low heat, cook onions in butter, stirring
frequently until tender. Sprinkle flour over onions and
stir. Add broth and salt and pepper. - Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Pour soup in bowls. Place toasted French bread slices on top of soup. Top with cheese.