Instant Pot French Onion Soup for Ultimate Cozy Comfort
This Instant Pot French Onion Soup combines caramelized onions and savory broth for cozy comfort in every bowl.
Equipment
- - Instant Pot
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 3 large Yellow Onions Essential for sweetness and flavor; best for caramelizing
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Provides richness for sautéing onions
- 3 cloves Garlic Adds depth of flavor
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Herbaceous aroma and taste
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf Imparts depth and earthy notes; remove before serving
- 4 cups Beef Bone Broth Forms the soup base
- 1 cup Dry Red Wine Adds acidity and enhances richness
For the Topping
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Melts beautifully and provides a nutty flavor
- 4 slices Baguette For crouton topping
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Add sliced onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, stirring until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in 3 tablespoons of water to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, then seal the lid.
- Switch to high pressure mode and set the timer for 20 minutes. After cooking, perform a quick-release.
- Return the pot to sauté mode and cook for another 5 minutes to deepen the caramelization of the onions.
- Pour in the dry red wine, stirring softly. Let it simmer for 10 minutes until it reduces slightly.
- Remove the thyme and bay leaf sprigs, then add the beef bone broth. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Preheat your broiler. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil until golden brown. Top each slice with Gruyère cheese and broil again until melted.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and place the cheesy baguette slices on top.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves for garnish.