French Onion Soup with Melty Cheese Toast: Easy Comfort Food Recipe
Enjoy a warm bowl of French Onion Soup topped with melty, cheesy toast for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 8 slices of French bread
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté until caramelized, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add beef broth and thyme, and bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- While the soup simmers, toast the French bread slices.
- Top each slice with cheese and place under the broiler until melted.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with cheesy toast.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of sherry to the soup.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg