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French Onion Soup

Hours of slow caramelizing turn humble onions into a deeply sweet, savory base for this classic bistro soup, finished under the broiler with a blanket of melted, bubbling Gruyere. It is simple food made extraordinary by patience.

20mPrep
90mCook
110mTotal
4 servingsServings
MediumDifficulty
★ 4.7Rating

Why You'll Love This

  • Slow caramelization turns plain onions into a deeply sweet, complex base with no shortcuts needed
  • A bubbling cheese-crusted top makes this feel like a special-occasion dish
  • The classic combination of beef and chicken broth gives depth without heaviness
French Onion Soup

Ingredients

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

520Calories
22.0gProtein
26.0gFat
47.0gCarbs
4.0gFiber
1350mgSodium

Method

  1. Set a large 6-quart heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and melt the butter with the olive oil together, swirling to combine as the butter foams and settles.

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