French Onion Soup (The Best)
French onion soup is a comfort food classic, and this recipe is our absolute best!
Ingredients
- 6 yellow onions, peeled
- ¼ cup (55 g) butter
- ½ cup (125 ml) red wine
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) cognac or brandy
- 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
- 4 cups (1 litre) beef broth
- 1 tbsp light toasted flour
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 cups (200 g) Gruyère cheese, grated
- 12 slices baguette bread, about ½ inch (1 cm) thick, toasted
- 1 small garlic clove, halved
Instructions
- Cut the onions into wedges, then thinly slice widthwise to get short strips.
- In a large pot over medium heat, soften the onions in the butter for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking over high heat for 15 minutes or until the onions are caramelized, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot. Deglaze with the wine and cognac. Let reduce until almost dry. Add the chicken and beef broths, the toasted flour and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil. Simmer over medium-high heat for 30 minutes or until the soup has reduced by half. You will have about 5 cups (1.25 litre) of soup. Season with salt and pepper.
French onion soup is a comfort food classic, and this recipe is our absolute best!