Classic French Onion Soup Recipe

Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
​Hey everyone! Today I'm sharing a classic French comfort food—French Onion Soup. It's warm, cozy, and loaded with caramelized onions and melted cheese on top. Here is how you can make it at home:

Onions: 4 large (thinly sliced)

Butter: 3 tablespoons

Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon

Garlic: 2 cloves (minced)

All-purpose Flour: 1 tablespoon

Beef or Vegetable Broth: 4 cups

Dry White Wine: 1/4 cup (optional, adds great flavor)

Baguette / Bread Slices: 4-6 slices

Swiss or Mozzarella Cheese: 1.5 cups (shredded, for melting on top)

Salt & Black Pepper: To taste

Dried Thyme: A pinch

Step-by-Step Method

Caramelize the Onions:

Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook them slowly, stirring often, for about 20–25 minutes until they turn soft, sweet, and a rich golden-brown color.

Add Garlic & Flour:

Toss in the minced garlic and flour, and cook for another minute while stirring continuously so the raw flour taste goes away.

Pour the Broth:

Deglaze the pot by pouring in the white wine (if using) and scraping up the bits stuck to the bottom. Then, pour in the broth and add the dried thyme. Let it simmer on low heat for about 15–20 minutes so all the flavors blend together.

Toast the Bread:

Toast your bread slices slightly in the oven or a pan until crisp.

Add Cheese & Melt:

Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls, place a slice of toasted bread on top, and pile a generous amount of shredded cheese over the bread. Pop it under the oven broiler for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and turns golden brown.

Serve Hot:
Careful, it's piping hot! Enjoy this cozy, cheesy bowl of comfort