Sweet caramelized onions and herbs are simmered in a rich and savory broth and topped with cheesy rounds of bread.
What You Need To Make French Onion Soup
Onions: I use sweet onions, white onions, or a mix of white and yellow for homemade French onion soup. Sweet onion varieties include Vidalia and Walla Walla but almost any variety of onion can be used. Broth: Beef stock or broth, white wine, and sherry are the base of the broth. balance out the sweet flavor of the onions and add to its full-bodied flavor. Need a non-alcohol substitute for sherry? Use a 1:1 ratio of water and apple cider vinegar. Wine: Drier wines like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Gris will produce the best broth. While wine is recommended for the best flavor, you can replace it with additional broth. Cheese: This dish is all about the melty, cheesy bread ‘cap’ on top. Gruyere or any combo of Gruyere, Emmentaler, Swiss, or parmesan are ideal. Bread: Baguettes can be cut into any thickness and are the perfect size to create two rounds per bowl of soup. Thicker slices of sourdough, brioche, or challah can be cut to size as well. Variations: Bulk French onion soup and add some sliced mushrooms if you’d like.
How to Make French Onion Soup
This comfort food classic is bistro-worthy but made easily at home!
Tips for French Onion Soup
For the best flavor, low and slow is the way to go. Be sure to use a large enough skillet or Dutch oven to cook the onions evenly. Use a baking sheet to transfer the soup bowls in and out of the oven.
Storing French Onion Soup
Keep leftover French onion soup separate from cheesy bread in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat on the stove. Use leftover soup as a ‘jus’ for pot roast or French Dip sandwiches. Cool the soup and place it in freezer bags. To reheat, thaw in a pot on the stove until hot, top with bread and cheese, and broil. The bowls with handles in these images are from a dollar store years ago. They’re great for other oven dishes like casseroles or pot pies! Did you make this French Onion Soup Recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
