🧅 Classic French Onion Soup with Melty Cheese – Rich, Savory & Comforting! 🥖🧀

This Classic French Onion Soup is deeply flavorful, with caramelized onions in a rich beef broth, topped with toasty bread and gooey melted cheese. A true bistro-style comfort dish perfect for chilly nights!

✨ Ingredients:

For the Soup:

4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)

3 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp sugar (to enhance caramelization)

½ cup dry white wine (optional)

6 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter option)

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)

1 bay leaf

1 tsp balsamic vinegar (for depth of flavor)

For the Topping:

1 small baguette (sliced into rounds)

2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)

½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)

✨ Instructions:

1️⃣ Caramelize the Onions:

In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Add sliced onions, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir occasionally and cook for 35-40 minutes until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.

2️⃣ Deglaze the Pot:

Pour in white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.

Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

3️⃣ Simmer the Soup:

Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Stir in balsamic vinegar for added depth.

4️⃣ Prepare the Toasty Cheese Topping:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes until crisp.

Remove from oven and set aside.

5️⃣ Assemble & Broil:

Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.

Place a slice or two of toasted baguette on top of each bowl.

Generously sprinkle with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.

Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot!

🧅 Rich, cheesy, and deeply comforting—this French Onion Soup is a timeless