Basic French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a classic soup showing that even the simplest of ingredients can be transformed into a dish that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 5 cups beef stock, preferably unsalted
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 slices French bread, thick slices toasted
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Place a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Heat the vegetable oil and butter until the butter has melted. Add the onions and cook until soft and caramelized, stirring frequently. This will take about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn the heat down and add a splash of water if the onions begin scorching or sticking to the pan.
- Add the cornstarch and stir until well blended. Gradually add the beef stock. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a slice of toasted French bread on each serving and top with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 941mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 268IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 284mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!