One Pot French Onion Soup
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A no-fuss version! No transferring to ramekins, no nothing! Make everything into a ONE POT WONDER and serve. So easy. SO GOOD!
Greetings from Indy!
We were supposed to get on a flight to Philadelphia this weekend – bags were packed and we were ready to roll. But as we waited by the gate, the flight kept getting delayed due to “mechanical issues”. I already have anxiety with flying so I grabbed my bags, my corgi and drove back home. And it was the best decision ever.
So instead, we picked up a box of Firecakes Donuts and drove down to Indianapolis to spend Father’s Day with Ben’s family. You know, in the rainstorms and all the tornado warnings. We took cover in his parents’ basement with a box of La Croix, Bud Light, and White Claw.
We were set.
Now in all this Indy downpour, all I can think about is this one pot French onion soup.
The perfectly caramelized onions in the soothing oniony-beef stock topped with crisp, golden brown baguette slices smothered in all that wonderful combo of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. How can you not be thinking about this?
And the best part? You make all of this in one single pot. There’s no ladling. No transferring to ramekins. No fuss, no mess.
You can make everything in an oven-proof Dutch oven/braiser and pop it right in the oven, then serve.
Easy, cozy, comforting, and so so good. Rainstorms or not, this needs to be made. Like now.
One Pot French Onion Soup
Ingredients
- 12 3/4-inch-thick French baguette slices
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3 pounds sweet onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 6 cups beef stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Place baguette slices onto a baking sheet. Place into oven and broil until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring often, until deep golden brown and caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.* Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the braiser.
- Stir in beef stock, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 15-20 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Top with baguette slices to cover the surface of the soup completely; sprinkle with cheeses.
- Place into oven and broil until golden brown and cheeses have melted; about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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This was AMAZING BEST I’VE EVER MADE!!!!!THANK U SO MUCH FOR THIS GREAT RECIPE!
This soup was so good. I loved it and will make it again!
This looks totally delicious! Nice recipe.
Looks great! What size brasier?
A 4-qt braiser should work perfectly here. 🙂
I made this last night and it was incredible. Not bland at all. I didn’t alter a thing. A special thanks to Chungah for helping me change my lifestyle in recent months:)
Could you use a Dutch oven instead of a braiser? TIA
Absolutely!
Awesome Thanks!
Sounds so refreshing- perfect for summer. I hear you…I totally want to ditch my to do list.
Oh, Chungah, thank you for this delicious sounding recipe! I’ve never actually had French onion soup, but this looks absolutely delicious! I love that it looks thicker and chunkier than most recipes I’ve seen. I love hearty soups, so this one I am going to make the nearest time.
Please don’t rate it if you haven’t made it or at least try it.
Looks so yummy!
This looks totally delicious! I’ve got a house full of french onion soup fans! Can’t wait to try your recipe.
Is there a way to make this recipe vegetarian?
You can try to substitute vegetable stock for the beef stock. 🙂
My mom, sister and I LOVE French Onion Soup, and love ordering it out at restaurants. But I’ve never even considered making it home. BUT then I saw this recipe, and I’m totally thinking I could handle this! I have a serious craving now. Can’t wait to try this one sometime soon!
Which beef stock do you use?
I use an organic brand but any brand/variety should work just fine, Adri! 🙂
Definitely have to make this for my mom and I! I honestly came to your site because I got a recommendation from Bloglovin and when I read “Indy” I gasped and said “A FELLOW HOOSIER!”
Haha! Excited to have found your site!
Ooh, I think I’m in love! I’ve been a huge fan of French onion soup since I was 7 and this recipe sounds positively amazing! Can’t wait to give it a go xx
This is genius to make French onion soup in one pot!!! I love gruyere, but for my family, the joy in eating French onion soup is the mozarella which is gooey and pulls ‘strings’ of cheese with each spoonful. Can mozarella be used instead of the gruyere? Thanks!
Absolutely! 🙂
Making this tomorrow. Mozz does not sub for Gruyere.
Oh boy, can’t wait to make this! I was caught by your weather and travel notes. Geez. Reminded me of a time I sat down in a plane and all of a sudden this terrible feeling crossed my mind. I jumped up and said to my husband, “We HAVE to get off! Something is wrong with the plane!” He was mortified and tried to get me to sit down while the other passengers were split between utter panic and rolling eyes. I wouldn’t sit down and I got off pronto. My husband had no choice but to follow me a minute or 2 later and I could hear him apologizing to the crew. I was shaking and sat down in the waiting area. About 30 minutes went by, the plane had not taken off, and ALL of the passengers were coming out and really looked shaken to the core. The announcement was made that there were mechanical problems found AND a small fire, and the flight of that plane was now canceled. Only goes to show you, always listen to that inside voice. I’m glad YOU did and so happy that everyone is ok. Hug for you and a nose snuggle for Butters from me. (Had to ask myself, when is a fire on a plane considered ‘small’?)
Jenny, we’re so sorry to hear that happened to you! We’re glad you’re okay!
Definitely going to make this! It beats all the fuss of the original while keeping the essential flavour.
I would like to know if you can recommend a pot to purchase to make the soup in
I personally love my Staub cast-iron braiser but you can use any other braiser that you wish. 🙂
I bought cast iron braiser by the Pioneer Woman at Walmart for $30 (FYI)
What size braiser did you use?