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A large bowl of homemade French Onion Soup garnished with cheese and croutons.

Ultimate French Onion Soup

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Cook Time 55 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large pot, dutch oven, or soup pot; knife; cutting board; spoon; wooden spoon; ladle; soup bowls; oven-proof bowl; oven mitts; oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 0.5 cup dry red wine
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup croutons
  • 0.25 cup grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat the butter in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the beef stock, red wine, and Parmesan cheese and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls and top with the croutons and Gruyère cheese. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.