Name: Classic French Bistro-Style French Onion Soup
Ingredients: You will need approximately 4 large onions (about 2 pounds). Yellow onions work best due to their natural sweetness which caramelizes beautifully when cooked.; Use 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Butter adds richness and depth to the flavor profile of your soup.; In addition to butter, use 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. This helps prevent the butter from burning while sautéing the onions.; Add 3 cloves of minced garlic for an aromatic touch. Garlic enhances the overall flavor and provides a lovely fragrance to the soup.; Use 6 cups of beef broth for a robust base. This will add depth and enhance the savory notes in your onion soup.; Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine. The acidity from the wine balances the sweetness of the onions and adds complexity to the flavor.; Use 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme (or half if using dried). Thyme complements the onions and beef broth beautifully.; Add 2 bay leaves for additional depth in flavor. Remove them before serving as they can be tough to chew.; Top your soup with 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese. This cheese melts perfectly and creates a deliciously gooey topping.; Prepare about 4 slices of baguette. These will serve as a base for your cheese topping and add texture to each bowl.; 

Description

Classic French Bistro-Style French Onion Soup is a timeless dish that warms both the body and soul. With its rich flavors and comforting aroma, this soup embodies the essence of traditional French cooking. Made with caramelized onions, aromatic herbs, and topped with gooey melted cheese, it’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it as an appetizer or a main course, this delightful dish will transport you to a cozy bistro in Paris.

Ingredients

Scale

Onions

You will need approximately 4 large onions (about 2 pounds). Yellow onions work best due to their natural sweetness which caramelizes beautifully when cooked.

Butter

Use 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Butter adds richness and depth to the flavor profile of your soup.

Olive Oil

In addition to butter, use 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. This helps prevent the butter from burning while sautéing the onions.

Garlic

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic for an aromatic touch. Garlic enhances the overall flavor and provides a lovely fragrance to the soup.

Beef Broth

Use 6 cups of beef broth for a robust base. This will add depth and enhance the savory notes in your onion soup.

White Wine

Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine. The acidity from the wine balances the sweetness of the onions and adds complexity to the flavor.

Thyme

Use 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme (or half if using dried). Thyme complements the onions and beef broth beautifully.

Bay Leaves

Add 2 bay leaves for additional depth in flavor. Remove them before serving as they can be tough to chew.

Gruyère Cheese

Top your soup with 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese. This cheese melts perfectly and creates a deliciously gooey topping.

Baguette Slices

Prepare about 4 slices of baguette. These will serve as a base for your cheese topping and add texture to each bowl.