French Onion Soup
Soups & Stews

French Onion Soup

★★★★½ (4.8)

Sweet caramelized onions simmer in a rich beef broth and get topped with a toasted baguette slice and melted bubbling cheese for a soup that feels like a special occasion. The onions take patience, but the payoff is worth every minute of slow stirring.

15 min Prep
75 min Cook
90 min Total
4 Servings
  • Deeply caramelized onions build incredible sweet-savory flavor
  • Bubbling melted cheese topping feels restaurant-special
  • Impressive enough for guests, simple ingredients
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • +10 more ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
  1. Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat, then add the sliced onions and salt, tossing to coat.

Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and coats the back of a spoon.

Rest the dish for five minutes before serving with your favorite side.

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