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easy french onion soup recipe Caramel Gold with Gruyère Cap
- Total Time: 132 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy French Onion Soup recipe, called (Caramel Gold with Gruyère Cap), transforms humble onions into a rich, golden broth topped with bubbling Gruyère cheese and toasted baguette, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 0.5 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
- 1 loaf baguette or crusty bread, sliced 0.5-inch thick
- 8 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized to a (Caramel Gold) brown (45-60 minutes).
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the dry sherry or wine. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer until almost evaporated (about 5 minutes). (If omitting alcohol, use a splash of broth or balsamic vinegar here.)
- Simmer the Broth: Add beef broth and fresh thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and gently bubble for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Croutons: While soup simmers, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
- Assemble and Broil: Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Float a toasted baguette slice on top of each. Pile generously with shredded Gruyère. Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil on high for 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbly, golden brown, and gooey. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Notes
For best flavor, use good quality onions, robust beef broth, and authentic Gruyère. If onions brown too fast, lower the heat. If broth tastes bland, add a pinch more salt or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for umami.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 112 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling, Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg