Go Back
+ servings
Cheesy easy French onion soup topped with french bread and melted cheese.
Print Recipe
4.67 from 3 votes

Easy French Onion Soup

Easy French Onion Soup is a warm, hearty soup with French bread and melty Provolone, Swiss and grated Parmesan cheese on top. It's cheesy, flavorful and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Easy French Onion Soup
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups yellow onion sliced
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices French bread
  • 6 slices Provolone cheese
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese diced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the dutch oven or a large pot on medium heat. Add butter and olive oil, keep stirring until the butter melts.
  • Add onion slices and occasionally stir until soft and translucent. It takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add beef broth, dry sherry and dried thyme. Season the soup with salt and ground black pepper, and stir well. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Ladle soup into oven-safe ramekins and top each with one slice of french bread, a slice of provolone cheese, a couple of diced swiss cheese and finish with more grated parmesan cheese on top.
  • Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
  • Serve immediately with freshly chopped parsley on top.

Video

Notes

Recipe Source: Allrecipes.com

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.8g | Protein: 21.7g | Fat: 27.3g | Saturated Fat: 14.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1232mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 5.1g