25-Min French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions and beef broth topped with melted Swiss cheese on toasted bread — the weeknight version of a classic. Rich, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 2 large, sliced thin onion
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 slices (baguette or crusty bread) bread
- 1 cup, grated swiss cheese
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, ~12 minutes.
- 3
Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Toast bread slices in a skillet or under the broiler until golden, 2–3 minutes per side.
- 5
Ladle soup into bowls, top each with a slice of toasted bread and 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese.
- 6
Broil 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- skillet or broiler
- soup ladle
- bowls
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