Classic French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 white onion, sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 leeks, white parts only, sliced and washed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; Kosher salt and cafe-grind black pepper; 1 cup cream sherry, such as Harveys Bristol Cream; 2 quarts good-quality beef stock; 1 day-old baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick, toasted; 4 ounces grated Gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 white onion, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 leeks, white parts only, sliced and washed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and cafe-grind black pepper
1 cup cream sherry, such as Harveys Bristol Cream
2 quarts good-quality beef stock
1 day-old baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick, toasted
4 ounces grated Gruyere cheese

1
Special equipment: 6 oven-proof soup bowls
2
Melt the butter together with the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, then add the white and red onions, leeks, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper to taste, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until all the onions are caramelized, about 30 minutes.
3
Add the sherry and cook until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
5
Add the beef stock, bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
6
Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as desired.
7
Preheat the broiler.
8
Add the baguette toasts to each soup bowl and ladle soup over the top (they will rise to the top).
9
Top each toast with the cheese and broil until the cheese browns, about 30 seconds.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 white onion, sliced, 1 red onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Classic French Onion Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Classic French Onion Soup

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