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French Onion Soup Recipe Easy Cozy Homemade with Melted Gruyere Cheese

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A cozy and easy French onion soup featuring slow caramelized onions, rich beef and chicken broth, and topped with melted Gruyere cheese on toasted baguette slices. Perfect for chilly evenings and comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme, tied
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 French baguette, sliced and toasted
  • 2 cups (200 grams) Gruyere cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Slice the onions thinly (about 1/8-inch / 3mm thick).
  2. Heat butter and olive oil over medium-low heat in a heavy-bottomed pot.
  3. Add sliced onions and caramelize slowly for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the pot with white wine if using, simmer and reduce by half (3-4 minutes).
  6. Add beef broth, chicken broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf; bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Toast baguette slices in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  9. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls and place 2-3 toasted baguette slices on top of each bowl.
  10. Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese generously over the bread.
  11. Broil the bowls about 6 inches from the heat source for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  12. Remove carefully from oven and serve immediately.

Notes

For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip wine or replace with apple cider vinegar. Use gluten-free bread for gluten-free option. Caramelize onions low and slow for best flavor. Watch broiler carefully to avoid burning cheese. Freshly grate Gruyere cheese for best melt.

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Keywords: French onion soup, caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese, cozy soup, easy soup recipe, homemade French onion soup, comfort food

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