Classic French Onion Soup

This classic French onion soup features slowly caramelized onions that cook for 45 minutes to develop deep, meaty flavors. The result is a rich, comforting soup with an intense depth of flavor that's perfect for cold days. Traditionally served with cheesy garlic bread or gruyere cheese toasts.

Servings: 6
Category: Entrees
Source: Cafe Delites

Recipe

Servings

Prep:15 minutes

Cook:1 hour 15 minutes

Total:1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 57 g unsalted butter
• 30 ml olive oil
• 1134 g large yellow onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
• 15 ml garlic, minced
• 31 g all-purpose flour
• 118 ml dry white wine
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, roughly chopped
• 1420 ml beef stock or broth
• 5 ml beef bouillon powder
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat
2. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized and deep golden brown
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant
4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat evenly
5. Pour in wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot
6. Add beef stock, beef bouillon powder, thyme, and bay leaves
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes
8. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste
10. Serve hot with cheesy garlic bread or gruyere cheese toasts

Notes

Onions cook low and slow for about 45 minutes to draw out their natural sweetness, creating deep, meaty flavors. Can substitute wine with extra beef stock if preferred. This recipe creates restaurant-quality French onion soup at home.

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Generated from recipe data on August 25, 2025