Classic Onion Soup with Gruyere Recipe

Name: Classic Onion Soup with Gruyere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large yellow or Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup port wine; 6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 (2-inch) piece Parmesan rind; Reserved bread from bread bowls or 4 slices sourdough baguette, about 1-inch thick and lightly toasted; 8 slices Gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow or Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup port wine
6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (2-inch) piece Parmesan rind
Reserved bread from bread bowls or 4 slices sourdough baguette, about 1-inch thick and lightly toasted
8 slices Gruyere cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and preheat broiler.
2
Melt butter and oil together in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3
Add onions and sugar and cook 10 minutes, until onions are tender and golden brown.
4
Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper and stir to coat.
5
Cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
6
Add port and simmer until liquid is absorbed.
7
Add broth and Parmesan rind and bring mixture to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 20 minutes.
9
Remove bay leaves and Parmesan rind and ladle soup into oven-proof bowls.
10
Place bowls on a baking sheet.
11
Place reserved bread rounds or a sourdough round into each bowl and top bread with Gruyere cheese.
12
Broil 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 large yellow or Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced, 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Classic Onion Soup with Gruyere 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 Onion Soup with Gruyere

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