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Easy French Onion Soup

01/17/2014 By Tammi 62 Comments

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This Easy French Onion Soup recipe is the perfect saltiness and spice. Gooey cheese and a fantastic taste. A classic, quick and delicious homemade soup recipe.

french onion soup

Easy French Onion Soup

I’ve been super busy trying to make restaurant favourites at home, just like this Easy Wonton Soup and Slow Cooker Three Cheese Broccoli Soup.

And a perfect example of make at home perfection is my Olive Garden Copycat, Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Mmmm.

In the Winter months, I crave {and I mean crave} Traditional French Onion Soup. Yet, I’m picky with this type of soup, and will only order it at certain restaurants, because it’s amazing how some can be so bland!

I find that some are too salty, others broths too weak, and so on. Let’s just say I appreciate {and devour} a great tasting baked onion soup.

french onion soup

One of my goals for this year to ‘eat out’ less though, so I actually haven’t had my favourite soup all Winter. I know, the horror!

In an effort to stick to my goals and also have the food I love too, I’ve been like a mad scientist in the kitchen.

I just love making homemade soups and stews. Speaking of, you also NEED to try this Creamy Chicken Stew. YUM!

french onion soup

So, one day when I was mad-craving French Onion Soup, I scoured cookbooks and websites trying to find an easy recipe. I found that most were just too detailed.

If you have made it before, you might be thinking “well, not really, Tammi”. Truth is, it’s not a complicated recipe and even the lengthy ones were simple.

Yet I wanted so insanely simple, so that I could fill my craving, and now.

french onion soup

Thing is, when this craving for soup strikes, I want something that doesn’t make me want to resort to opening a can.

So simple in direction that I would make it at home on a whim and not feel that I’m making a dinner. Because, it’s soup – it should take as much time as it is to make a whole dinner.
 

How do you make french onion soup from scratch?

What I did was take crucial aspects of a french onion soup, and took out the extras. Bare-boned, classic soup that is effortless without sacrificing on flavour. And, voila. Here it is!

You simply saute onions until transparent in colour, transfer to a beef broth base with spices.

Then you bake with onion broth, crisp bread and a blend of Gruyere and Swiss cheese.

french onion soup

What kind of cheese is used for French onion soup?

Now, these cheese you choose does matter. Gruyere cheese is best! Yet, sometimes I get super lazy and just use mozzarella cheese, which you can do and the result is a nice soup.

Yet, choosing that sharper cheese does result in a different and fantastic flavour, so keep that in mind and try to stick with Gruyere.

french onion soup

What kind of bread do you use for French onion soup?

I try and get a french loaf for the bread in my french onion soup. Day old is best! Yet in a pinch, you can toast any bread and it’ll work – yet I do think french is best. As the name says!

french onion soup

In short, this real simple onion soup recipe is the perfect saltiness and spice. Gooey cheese and a fantastic taste. Every spoonful leaves you wanting more!

My kids, who wouldn’t go near an onion if you paid them {isn’t that the case with most kids?}, ate about half a bowl each. Colour me impressed!

Plus, it’s a really easy recipe since there’s limited ingredients to chop etc.

The only problem was waiting for the onion mixture to simmer, the house smelled incredible and I almost didn’t wait the full 30 minutes!

french onion soup

Yet, for a good tasting soup, you must – the little wait will be worth it!

Try this quick recipe for french onion soup and enjoy!

french onion soup

Easy French Onion Soup

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Easy French Onion Soup recipe is the perfect saltiness and spice. Gooey cheese and a fantastic taste. A classic, quick and delicious soup recipe. 

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 8-10 ounces condensed beef broth
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 4 tbsp shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated swiss cheese
  • 4 slices French bread, 1 inch thick

Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet over medium low heat and melt butter.
  2. Saute onion for about 8 minutes until transparent in colour.
  3. In a medium saucepan combine beef broth, sautéed onion along with pepper and thyme and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Under the oven broiler, toast French bread on both sides until crispy.
  6. Pour French onion soup into 4 individual soup bowls and float desired amount of sliced toasted French bread in each.
  7. Sprinkle cheeses on top of each {the more, the merrier!}.
  8. Broil in the oven until the cheese bubbles.
  9. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 389Saturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 678mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 15g

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Comments

  1. Holly Wright says

    01/17/2014 at 10:58 am

    this looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/19/2014 at 8:12 am

      Thanks Holly!

      Reply
  2. Lynda Cook says

    01/17/2014 at 11:32 am

    this is one of the easiest onion soup recipes I’ve seen, looks so good! I think I am going to make this one next week, thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/19/2014 at 8:13 am

      It is really easy, and I love that. I definitely have no time to waste, even in the kitchen!

      Reply
  3. Aly Mashrah says

    01/17/2014 at 2:56 pm

    I’ve never had french onion soup before, but that looks delicious! I’ll have to give it a try.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/19/2014 at 8:14 am

      Oh you must!!

      Reply
  4. kristin says

    01/17/2014 at 3:52 pm

    Oh my goodness, I have always wanted to try onion soup. Now I must!!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/19/2014 at 8:15 am

      Wow, I’m surprised you haven’t Kristin, you just have to try it!

      Reply
  5. mel says

    01/17/2014 at 4:12 pm

    This looks so good!!!!

    Reply
  6. Heather H says

    01/17/2014 at 6:21 pm

    This looks delicious ! I love French Onion soup ! I am going to make this … I just need the bowls !

    Reply
  7. Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says

    01/17/2014 at 6:24 pm

    I’m all about easy. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been wanting a bowl of this ever since it got cold here.

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth Vlug says

    01/18/2014 at 5:44 am

    You had me at “easy”. This looks like a recipe I will enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/19/2014 at 8:16 am

      Let me know what you think when you try it!

      Reply
  9. Tania Smith says

    01/18/2014 at 7:54 am

    Yummeh! Thank you for sharing! I absolutely love french onion soup.
    I will be making this soup this weekend.

    Reply
  10. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    01/18/2014 at 8:50 am

    love french onion soup I add a bit of cooking sherry in mine.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/19/2014 at 8:16 am

      I was debating on doing that ….

      Reply
  11. Wanda Muise says

    01/18/2014 at 8:51 am

    Thanks for sharing the recipe. I was looking for a good french onion, my husband loves this soup. I think I will surprise him this evening . Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/19/2014 at 8:22 am

      Nice!! Enjoy Wanda!!

      Reply
  12. kathy downey says

    01/18/2014 at 8:52 am

    thanks,i am looking forward to trying this

    Reply
  13. debbie s says

    01/18/2014 at 9:11 am

    Im making this today!!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      01/19/2014 at 8:22 am

      Enjoy Debbie!

      Reply
  14. Nicole W. says

    01/18/2014 at 10:43 am

    Yummm!! I love French Onion soup, thanks for the easy recipe! Will likely be trying this out soon 🙂

    Reply
  15. Ashley S says

    01/18/2014 at 11:06 am

    Love french onion soup!! Love it even better when it’s easy to make 🙂

    Reply
  16. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    01/18/2014 at 8:16 pm

    I adore French Onion Soup and I used to make my own too. Not made it in a while though so I guess it’s time now that you’ve made me lust after it, my mouth is watering already 🙂

    Reply
  17. Doreen Lamoureux says

    01/19/2014 at 11:43 am

    My husband says that onion soup is his favorite. I have not ever made onion soup but I am going to try. I will be printing this out and looking for Gruyere cheese. Never heard of it before and I will attempt and succeed. I am going to surprise him.

    Reply
  18. Angela @ A Mama's Corner of the World says

    01/19/2014 at 12:22 pm

    We love French Onion soup!

    Reply
  19. susanne mccarthy says

    01/20/2014 at 6:30 am

    I am not a french onion soup fan but my husband is. I will have to try this recipe out on him…..very simple and straightforward! Thanks!!

    Reply
  20. nicolthepickle says

    01/20/2014 at 6:36 am

    Yummy, my Dh likes his French onion soup with toasted garlic bread on it the best.
    This is my go to recipe when I’m busy and need supper soon.

    Reply
  21. Judy C (Judy Cowan) says

    01/20/2014 at 7:54 am

    Looks great! I love French Onion Soup but my hubby hates it so I only make it now and then as a treat. You now have me craving it!

    Reply
  22. angela m says

    01/20/2014 at 8:43 am

    I have been craving and talking about making french onion soup. I have made it once before in my slow cooker, and it called for sherry! I am going to try your recipe, it looks delicious. Thanks

    Reply
  23. jessica s says

    01/20/2014 at 9:00 am

    this looks easy enough for even me to make! thanks for posting!

    Reply
  24. kristen visser says

    01/20/2014 at 10:02 am

    im not one for french onion soup…my husband has always loved it. but i would definitely love to give this a go. I haven’t tried french onion soup in years and it looks so delicious!

    Reply
  25. Victoria Ess says

    01/20/2014 at 10:38 am

    Thanks for this!! I have never tried my hand at making French Onion Soup and am thankful for the “easy” recipe!

    Reply
  26. caryn s says

    01/20/2014 at 11:58 am

    I french onion soup i just never thought to make it at home before now! Thanks for the recipe Tammi!

    Reply
  27. Clifford says

    01/20/2014 at 12:07 pm

    Nothing like a bowl of French onion soup on a cold winters day. It is one of my favourite soups and it’s easy to make so we have it often.

    Reply
  28. Sandy says

    01/20/2014 at 2:14 pm

    YUM!! I need to make this!!!

    Reply
  29. Heidi C. says

    01/20/2014 at 9:39 pm

    My hubby would love this! I am definitely going to try this for him!

    Reply
  30. Debbie W says

    01/21/2014 at 9:53 am

    What a simple, warm me up recipe. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  31. Darlene Schuller says

    01/21/2014 at 12:20 pm

    Oh Tammi this looks fabulous! I can’t wait to try it. It’s soooo cold today too the perfect day for it.. i love onion soup!

    Reply
  32. Shana says

    01/22/2014 at 1:09 am

    Oh my word! I can’t wait to try this! My Hubby has never had French Onion Soup!

    Reply
  33. Laurie B says

    01/22/2014 at 10:24 pm

    Can you guess what I am making for dinner tomorrow? I could really use a great big bowl of it with this polar vortex that we are in! Brrrrrrrrr….
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  34. crystal tucker says

    01/25/2014 at 11:49 am

    My oh my!!! I am 39 weeks pregnant and ny craving has been French onion soup!!!! I wish I would have had this recipe earlier instead of the frozen stuff I’ve been buying!!! I will have to try this tonight!!! So excited, thanks for the post!!!

    Reply
  35. KARENALBERTWINSLOW says

    01/25/2014 at 1:02 pm

    THIS IS SO EASY MOM & I MADE IT ONE TIME TOOK US ALL DAY BUT IT DID TASTE LIKE THE RESTURANT HAD MADE IT. THANKS

    Reply
  36. Jo says

    01/26/2014 at 7:12 am

    Two of my favourite things combined together: onion soup and EASY recipes! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  37. Jennifer M says

    01/27/2014 at 11:38 am

    I LOVE French Onion soup. Best I’ve ever had is at the Hotel Sofitel in Minneapolis! It is a French hotel chain and they do it so well. I will try this recipe, I recently bought the bowls!

    Reply
  38. BarbFS says

    01/27/2014 at 3:28 pm

    This sounds awesome. I love French Onion Soup also, but seldom find one that’s to my liking. I will be trying this soon, perhaps it can take the chill off of these -30 degree winter days. Thanks for sharing! (I pinned this too!) 😀

    Reply
  39. ikkinlala says

    01/28/2014 at 10:42 am

    This looks amazing! It’s been such a long time since I had French onion soup.

    Reply
  40. Dianna Oshanyk says

    03/25/2014 at 10:02 am

    OMG I cannot wait to try this. I have searched for an easy recipe and not found one. A must for this weekend. 🙂

    Reply
  41. Erynn says

    05/11/2014 at 1:35 pm

    I Love French Onion Soup! Gonna make this organic tonight for Mother’s Day… YummY! Thanks for sharing. Aloha….

    Reply
  42. Christine says

    02/23/2015 at 9:25 am

    Totally drooling! Saving and Pinning. This is one of my 6 yr old daughter’s favourite soups!!! Making this sometime this week!

    Reply
  43. Deb says

    03/02/2015 at 8:16 am

    I love French Onion Soup!

    Reply
  44. Caroline says

    10/01/2015 at 6:36 pm

    Yum-my! One bowl over here please! Thanks!

    Reply
  45. Cheryla says

    12/10/2015 at 8:19 pm

    love French onion soup, thanks Tammi, going to make some this weekend!

    Reply
  46. Lyra says

    01/19/2018 at 8:57 am

    This sounds sooo good – I’m making this THIS weekend, for sure!

    Reply
  47. Lynda Cook says

    11/19/2018 at 2:34 am

    This is a very good and tasty soup, we enjoyed it very much!

    Reply
  48. Wai Kee Seeto says

    09/27/2020 at 8:40 am

    Made it today, and it was absolutely delicious! I changed a few things, like using fresh Thyme, and added a beef bouillon cube, a bay leaf and a half a cup of white wine.

    Reply

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