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Lazy French Onion Soup

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in a comforting bowl of Lazy French Onion Soup featuring caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and a gooey layer of melted Gruyère cheese on toasted French bread slices.


Ingredients

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Main Soup:

    • 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 thyme sprigs, plus leaves for garnish
    • 1/4 cup dry sherry
    • 6 cups beef broth
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 fresh or dried bay leaf
    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

For Serving:

  • 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread loaf or other soft baguette, lightly toasted
  • 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onions and thyme, cook until caramelized.
  2. Deglaze Pot: Pour in sherry, scraping up any browned bits.
  3. Add Broth & Seasonings: Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, bay leaf, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Serve: Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread slices and Gruyère cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
  • Feel free to customize by adding herbs like parsley or chives for garnish.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg