By Carol Bee Cooks
The Best French Onion Soup
5 steps
Prep:15minCook:1h 20min
This is the best french onion soup. It's warm, savory, sweet, cheesy, and the absolute perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Updated at: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:01:24 GMT
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Ingredients
4 servings
4 tablespoonbutter
4Yellow Onion
large, peeled and thinly sliced
6 cupsBeef Stock
or beef broth/stock of your choice
1 packetDemi Glace
I used the Demi Glace Gold Classic French Demi-Glace 1.5 oz packet
3 sprigsfresh thyme
1 cupwhite wine
dry
½ cupbrandy
½ cupsherry
1 teaspoonworcestershire sauce
8 slicesBaguette
buttered & toasted, 1/2 inch slices
1 ½ cupsGruyère cheese shredded
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
to taste
1 teaspoonReduced Sodium Beef Base
optional, stir in at the end for an extra boost of flavor
Instructions
Step 1
Melt butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions and about 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt, or to taste. Stir and cover, letting the onions cook for 5 minutes. Remove the cover, turn heat to medium low, and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onions are very caramelized.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat beef stock and stir in demi glace.
Step 3
Once onions are caramelized, add fresh thyme. Pour in white wine, sherry, and brandy. Let some of the alcohol cook off for a few minutes.
Step 4
Ladle broth into the dutch oven, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in Worcestershire sauce. Boil for 10-15 minutes. Taste the soup and add in the optional better than bouillon beef base for extra flavor if desired.
Step 5
Ladle soup into oven-safe crocks. Top with toasted baguettes and shredded cheese. Broil in the oven for a few minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
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