This French onion soup is slow, comforting, and built around patience and depth. Onions cook down gently until sweet and golden, forming a rich, savory base. The broth is simple but full, letting the onions carry the dish. Crusty bread soaks into the soup while melted cheese adds warmth and familiarity. It’s a classic meant to be enjoyed slowly. Steady cooking, simple ingredients, and deep comfort in every spoonful.
French Onion Soup
French onion soup with caramelized onions, crusty bread, and melted cheese for a rich, comforting vegetarian classic.
Ingredients
Equipment
small soup pot
soup bowl
Cooking Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook slowly for 35-40 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden.
- Stir in garlic and sugar and cook for 1 minute.
- Add white wine and simmer for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with salt and black pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
- Top each bowl with a slice of crusty bread and grated cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Notes
Take time with the onions for best flavor.
Use oven-safe bowls for broiling.
Serve immediately while cheese is melted.