20-Min French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, beef broth, and melted Swiss cheese on toasted bread—the weeknight version of the classic. Ready in 20 minutes, no slow simmer required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 18g
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Ingredients
- 3 large, sliced thin onion
- 6 cups beef broth
- 8 slices (baguette or similar) bread
- 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until deeply golden, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook 3 minutes.
- 4
Toast bread slices in a separate skillet or toaster oven until golden, 2–3 minutes.
- 5
Ladle soup into bowls, top each with a toast slice and 0.5 cup shredded cheese.
- 6
Broil bowls until cheese melts and bubbles, about 2 minutes.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- skillet or toaster oven
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- broiler or oven
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