Simple French Onion Soup
This is a simple French onion soup recipe that's made without wine and is loaded with caramelized onions, a rich and savory broth, and just the right amount of spices.
Ingredients
- 4 medium yellow onions sliced into thin strips
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices french bread
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese (or use Swiss cheese)
Instructions
- In a large pot, saute onions and butter until onions are lightly brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add beef broth, garlic powder, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- About 10 minutes before soup is done, place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside. Keep broiler on medium heat.
- Once soup has simmered, pour into oven-safe bowls. Place 1 slice of bread into each bowl and then top with shredded cheese (I used about ¼ cup cheese per bowl).
- Place back into the oven and broil on medium heat until cheese is fully melted, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
