Classic French Onion Soup Recipe - Martha Stewart

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while cheddar is often less expensive.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 30 minutes.

Stir in thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced.

Add beef broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaf and ladle soup into bowls.

Top with sliced baguette and gruyère cheese.

Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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