Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper; cook and caramelize for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
- While soup simmers, toast baguette slices until golden.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread and grated cheese.
- Broil until cheese bubbles and turns golden, about 3-5 minutes.
Notes
- Use a good quality beef broth for richer flavor.
- Caramelizing onions is key for sweetness and depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-free option: use gluten-free bread
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
