Description
Gordon Ramsay’s French Onion Soup Recipe is a comforting classic that warms the heart and delights the palate. With deeply caramelized onions and a rich beef broth, this soup delivers layers of flavor topped with golden, cheesy croutons that melt in your mouth. Perfect for cozy nights or special gatherings, this dish showcases the beauty of simple ingredients elevated through careful preparation. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that invites you to savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 55g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2L quality beef stock
- 120ml apple vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt + pepper
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 170g Gruyère cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine the unsalted butter and olive oil.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring frequently until caramelized.
- Stir in the minced garlic for about 2 minutes, then add the sugar to help with browning.
- Deglaze the pot with apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits. Pour in beef stock along with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler; toast baguette slices until golden brown. Top with Gruyère cheese and broil until bubbly.
- Serve soup in bowls topped with cheesy croutons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg