Description
- Warm up with this creamy French onion soup in sourdough bread bowls—rich, cheesy, and comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 4–5 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 6–8 cups beef or vegetable broth (use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional for vegetarian)
- 1 parmesan rind
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 4–6 sourdough bread bowls (tops reserved), hollowed out
- 8 to 12 slices Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions:
- In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until softened.
- Gradually add the apple cider, 1/4 cup at a time, letting it cook into the onions before adding more. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the onions turn deeply golden and caramelized.
- Add Herbs and Garlic:
- Stir in the chopped garlic, fresh thyme, and sage. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for another 3-4 minutes to release the flavors.
- Build the Soup:
- Pour in the beef or vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce (if using), and add the parmesan rind. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream or whole milk and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and discard the parmesan rind. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Prepare the Bread Bowls:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the hollowed-out sourdough bread bowls on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until slightly crisp.
- Assemble and Broil:
- Ladle the hot soup into the toasted bread bowls. Top each one with slices of Gruyère cheese. Return to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh thyme or crispy sage in brown butter, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this rich, cheesy, and comforting soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 520 kcal per serving
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