Published Sep 25, 2022 Updated Sep 04, 2024
Easy French Onion Soup Recipe
French onion soup originated in France and is a worldwide recipe that everyone loves. It’s actually effortless to make at home and calls for only a few everyday ingredients from your kitchen pantry. This soup is cozy, comforting, and perfect for any occasion and all seasons. This homemade easy French onion soup is utterly delicious and bursting with a deep flavor from caramelized sweet onions and beef broth. Finish the soup with rich soup-soaked bread and three kinds of melted cheeses on top. It tastes incredible and rivals the best French restaurants.
Why This Recipe Works
This is a fail-proof soup recipe that yields a restaurant-quality dish with basic ingredients and a simplified process. This recipe may be an appetizer, a light dinner, or a delicious side to complete the meal. It’s also a freezer-friendly recipe that stores perfectly for future meals. You may make a large batch ahead of time and freeze for up to 3 months. Broil the soup with crusty bread and cheese on top just before serving.
Recipe Ingredients
Gather these simple ingredients:
Unsalted butter Olive oil Yellow onion Beef broth Dry sherry Dried thyme Salt Ground black pepper French bread Provolone cheese Swiss cheese Grated parmesan cheese
Beef broth brings a decent, rich, flavor to the soup, it shouldn’t be omitted or substituted with water. You may either get the store-bought or make it from scratch at home. Dry sherry adds a light sweetness to the taste. If you don’t have dry sherry, you may also use a dry white wine instead. A choice of three kinds of cheese that have a mild taste and melt well. I recommend Provolone, Swiss, Parmesan, and Mozzarella as options. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make French Onion Soup
Cook this easy French onion soup needs only three steps. First, melt the butter in a dutch oven over medium heat and stir well with olive oil. Add onion slices and saute until soft and translucent. Next, add beef broth, dry sherry, and dried thyme. Season the soup with salt and ground black pepper and stir well. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes over medium heat. Finally, ladle soup into safe oven ramekins and top each with one slice of french bread, a slice of provolone cheese, a handful of swiss cheese and finish with grated parmesan cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crusty on the edges. Serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below.
This recipe doesn’t require extra time for caramelizing the onion, but take at least 30 minutes of simmering. Let the soup simmer a little longer if you have enough time which makes the soup tastes even better and richer. Choose a good quality beef broth or cook beef stock from scratch at home for this recipe. It’s the base ingredient to make the French onion soup successful. To ensure the soup turns out sweet and bursting with a rich and deep flavor, adding dry sherry is a must.
What To Serve With French Onion Soup
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