Description
Dutch Oven French Onion Soup is a classic comfort dish that envelops you in warmth and flavor. With its rich, caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and a gooey layer of melted Gruyère cheese, this timeless recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. Simple to prepare in under an hour, it’s sure to impress both friends and family with its depth of flavor and satisfying texture. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced into rounds
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and cook for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for another 20 minutes.
- While simmering, toast baguette slices under a broiler until crispy on one side.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread and shredded cheese. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg