Smoked French Onion Soup

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This classic soup has caramelized onions, beef broth, and Gruyère cheese. The smoky flavor from the Dutch oven will add a depth of flavor to this soup.

french onion soup

Smoked French Onion Soup in a Dutch Oven

This classic soup is made with caramelized onions, beef broth, and Gruyère cheese. The smoky flavor from the Dutch oven will add a depth of flavor to this soup.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: french onion soup
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 500kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Melt the butter in the Dutch oven.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the salt, pepper, and flour.
  • Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually whisk in the beef broth.
  • Add the sherry, thyme leaves, dried thyme, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaf.
  • Preheat your oven to broil.
  • Ladle the soup into individual bowls.
  • Top each bowl with a slice of toasted baguette.
  • Sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
  • Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth instead of store-bought.
If you don’t have dry sherry, you can substitute it with white wine.
You can also add other vegetables to this soup, such as carrots or celery.
Serve the soup with a side salad or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal
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