Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

This simple French onion soup is made rich with a broiled bread topping and three types of cheese, making it a perfect recipe choice for cold nights.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 586 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 slices French bread
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 5 cups beef broth
• 4 cups sliced onions
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Melt butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add onions to butter and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.

Step 3

Serve hot and enjoy!

Step 4

Add beef broth, sherry, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 5

Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on a rimmed sheet pan.

Step 6

Broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.