Description
Classic French Onion Soup (Without Wine) is a rich, comforting dish featuring caramelized onions in a savory broth, topped with cheesy toasted baguette. Perfect for cozy family meals or elegant dinners, this version skips the wine while keeping all the delicious flavors everyone loves.
Ingredients
4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 baguette, sliced
2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized.
3. Add broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer 20 minutes.
4. Preheat oven broiler.
5. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese.
6. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve hot with extra cheese or bread if desired.
Notes
Serve with salad or extra bread for a full meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat on stovetop, adding water or broth as needed.
Try rosemary or oregano for flavor variation.
Use mozzarella, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese if Gruyère isn’t available.
Add apple juice when caramelizing onions for extra depth.
Make ahead for richer flavors.
Add sautéed mushrooms or fresh parsley for variety.
Freeze up to 3 months without bread/cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop + Broiler
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: French onion soup, no wine onion soup, classic onion soup, cheesy soup