How to make Delicious French Onion Soup

When the temperature drops, it is time to pull out my easy French onion soup recipe. It is super simple to make and is full of rich, deep flavor from caramelized onions & beef stock that warms you up in no time.

This is a recipe that my husband likes to prepare and I’m not complaining! It’s enjoyable to tag-team side-by-side in the kitchen to make this restaurant classic.

We pour a glass of wine and talk about our day as I slice up onions, and he stirs them in the pot to caramelize them. 

What do I need to Make Easy French Onion Soup?

If you are able, invest in a Le Creuset Dutch Oven, I highly recommend it.  There are many on the market, but there is nothing that cooks food like a Le Creuset.

Yes, they are expensive and yes, it is an investment, but it will last you forever and once you take the first bite of whatever dish you’ve cooked in it, you will understand.

If you do not have a Dutch Oven, a nice soup/stock pot will do just fine, just make sure it has a lid. If it is stainless steel, be sure to adjust the heat to medium-high and then simmer, otherwise, your onions will fry instead of caramelizing.

You will also need butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, beef broth, onions, thyme, Swiss or Gruyère cheese and some delicious crusty bread.

How to Make French Onion Soup at Home?

Soup is a favorite meal in our house. It is hearty and makes you feel good, am I right?

You may be asking yourself “how do I cook french onion soup at home?” and I will tell you, it is a lot easier than you may think because we are all about easy!

From start to finish, this will take you about 30-45 minutes, which includes the time it takes to chop up all the onions.

*Time saver tip-slice up onions the night before and place in Ziplock bag in fridge.

Traditionally, a slice of bread will be placed on top of soup in a bowl, topped with cheese and broiled to melt the cheese.

We prefer to not go this extra step- we just place the grated cheese on top and keep the bread aside for dipping.

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Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients

•  butter
•  Olive oil
• yellow or Vadalia onions, cut in half, then sliced
• sugar
• kosher salt
• sprig of thyme (optional)
• beef broth, or bone broth
• sherry (optional)
• grated Swiss or Gruyère cheese
• French Baguette, sliced

Directions for easy onion soup

Top with grated cheese and allow to melt.

Serve with a slice of rustic French Bread.

Delicious French Onion Soup

Kelly Pugliano

When the temperature drops, it is time to pull out my easy French onion soup recipe. It is super simple to make and is full of rich, deep flavor that warms you up in no time.

4.25 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Additional Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Soups

Cuisine French

Servings 4

Calories 153 kcal

Equipment

• Kitchen Dish Towels with Vintage Design for Kitchen Decor Super Absorbent 100% Natural Cotton Kitchen Towels (Size: 25.5 x 15.5 inches) White with Red, Green and Blue, 13-Pack
• Large Walnut Wood Cutting Board by Virginia Boys Kitchens – 17×11
• WUSTHOF Classic 8 Inch Chef Knife | Full-Tang Classic Cooks Knife | Precision Forged High-Carbon Stainless Steel German Made
• Zulay Premium 12 Inch Stainless Steel Ladle with Long Handle and Ample Bowl Capacity Perfect for Stirring, Serving Soups Heavy-Duty Metal Ladle
• Eslite Large Soup Spoons/Stainless Steel Bouillion Spoons,12-Piece,7.7 Inches
• Porcelain Ceramic Onion Soup Crock Bowl, Small 10 Ounce, Set of 4, Brown and Beige

Ingredients

  

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• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 2 lbs yellow or Vadalia onions cut in half, then sliced
• tsp. sugar
• tsp. kosher salt
• sprig of thyme optional
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup sherry optional
• grated Swiss or Gruyère cheese
• French Baguette sliced

Instructions

 

• In a Dutch Oven or stock pot, melt butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat.
• On cutting board, cut onions in half, then slice.
• Add onions and stir. Add salt and sugar. Stir so that onions do not stick to bottom of pan. Continue to stir until onions start to turn golden brown. Turn heat to low and cover with lid. Cook for 15 minutes. Check periodically and stir (every 5 minutes) to ensure onions are not sticking and are starting to caramelize.
• Add Beef broth, sherry (optional) and thyme (optional). Cover with lid and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. The longer is simmers, the more the flavor will deepen.
• Spoon soup into soup crock or bowl. Top with grated cheese and allow to melt. Serve with a slice of rustic French Bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1052mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 385IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

Keyword beef broth, cooking, dinner, french onion soup, lunch, onions, quick dinner, soup

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This is the perfect weeknight meal when it’s cold and you’re tired after a long day. So grab your favorite cozy sweater, put on some nice music, and cook with the one you love.

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Original Post: 10/15/18, update 3/27/24