How to Make Old Fashioned Onion Soup (Step-by-Step)

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Welcome to the culinary adventure of your dreams: Classic French Onion Soup! It’s time to embrace your inner chef and whip up a dish so good, it could probably sing you a ballad. By the end of this recipe, you’ll have some seriously cheesy, oniony goodness that even the French would applaud.

Classic French Onion Soup

Let’s dive right into the savory goodness! Picture this: rich beef broth simmering gracefully, caramelized onions floating softly like clouds of deliciousness, and a golden crust of cheese melting right into the mix. Isn’t that mouthwatering?

Classic French Onion Soup

Ingredients

Before we get cooking, ensure you have the following ingredients:

  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices of French bread
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (because who says you can’t have extra cheese?)

Instructions

Now that you’re armed with your ingredients, here’s how to make this onion symphony:

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Toss in those beautifully sliced onions and sprinkle the sugar over them. Cook and stir for about 15-20 minutes until the onions are caramelized to a lovely golden brown.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, because garlic is the secret handshake of flavors!
  3. Pour in the beef broth and white wine, adding thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring it all to a boil and then let it simmer for 30 minutes. Just enough time to take a cheesy selfie with your bubbling pot!
  4. While the soup is simmering, toast your French bread slices until they have a delightful crunch. You want them to stay afloat in the soup, after all!
  5. Now, ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, place a toasted bread slice on top, and generously sprinkle the Gruyère cheese over it. Channel your inner cheese monster!
  6. Pop those bowls under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful, you might end up with a delicious cheese explosion!

Once out of the oven, let it cool for a minute (trust me, your tongue will thank you). Serve hot and watch everyone swoon over your fantastic creation. Dig in and don’t forget to invite some friends over to share this delight!