Paula Deen French Onion Soup Recipe
Comfort food feels better on cold evenings. Warm soup always brings calm feelings. Classic flavors create lasting memories.
Ingredients
- 6 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- French baguette slices
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a pot.
- Add sliced onions and stir gently.
- Cook slowly until golden and soft.
- Sprinkle sugar to boost caramelization.
- Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in wine and deglaze pan.
- Add broths and bay leaves.
- Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast bread slices until crisp.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
- Top with bread and cheese.
- Broil until cheese melts bubbly.
Notes
- Slice onions evenly for even cooking.
- Cook onions slowly for best sweetness.
- Use low heat to avoid burning.
- Gruyère melts best for topping.
- Broil carefully to prevent burning.