Easy French Onion Soup

This soup is more than just a recipe—it’s an experience. The sweet aroma of caramelizing onions fills your kitchen, transporting you to a cozy Parisian bistro. Each spoonful is a perfect harmony of savory broth, gooey melted cheese, and crunchy bread. Bon appétit! 🥖🇫🇷

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Tips for Perfect French Onion Soup

1️⃣ Choose the Right Onions: Yellow onions are traditional, but you can mix in red or sweet onions for added depth. 🧅✨
2️⃣ Low and Slow: Don’t rush the caramelizing process. This step builds the soup’s rich, sweet flavor. Patience pays off! ⏳🔥
3️⃣ Best Cheese Choices: Gruyère is the classic pick, but you can also try Comté, Emmental, or even mozzarella for a melty topping. 🧀💛
4️⃣ Toast Smart: Rub the baguette slices with a clove of garlic before toasting for extra flavor. 🧄🥖

Variations to Try

• Vegetarian Delight: Swap beef broth for vegetable broth and add a splash of soy sauce or balsamic vinegar for umami. 🥦🌱
• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free bread or omit it entirely and sprinkle the cheese directly onto the soup before broiling. 🍲🧀
• Heartier Meal: Add cooked chicken, mushrooms, or lentils for a more filling version. 🍗🍄

Serving Suggestions

1️⃣ Classic Presentation: Serve the soup in oven-safe bowls with the cheesy toast broiled on top for a traditional look. 🥣✨
2️⃣ On the Side: Place the cheesy toasts on a plate so everyone can dip them into the soup. Perfect for sharing! 🥖🫶
3️⃣ Pairing Ideas: Pair with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine or sparkling water with lemon. 🥂🥗

Make Ahead and Store

• Meal Prep-Friendly: Make the soup base ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Cheesy Bread Freshness: Toast the baguette and melt the cheese just before serving to keep them crisp and gooey.

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 T. butter
  1 large onion, yellow or red (I used yellow)
  pinch of salt
  3 C. good beef broth
  1/4 tsp. black pepper
  1 bay leaf
  2 thick slices of French bread
  3 slices swiss cheese

DIRECTIONS :

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