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French Onion Soup with Beef

Savory French Onion Soup with Beef for Ultimate Comfort

This French Onion Soup with Beef is the ultimate cozy dish, featuring caramelized onions, tender beef, and delicious cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • heavy pot

Ingredients
  

For the Soup

  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil Neutral oil like canola for browning beef.
  • 1.5 lb Beef Stew Meat Cut into 1-inch chunks.
  • 0.5 tsp Sugar For caramelizing onions.
  • 1 tbsp Flour Used to thicken the soup.
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Adds depth of flavor.
  • 3 tbsp Butter Unsalted, for sautéing onions.
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Black Pepper Enhances overall flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for aroma.
  • 1.5 lb Yellow Onions Sliced into thin half-moons.
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Adds umami flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavor and moisture.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Adds aromatic depth.
  • 4 cups Beef Stock The base of the soup.

For Serving

  • 4 slices French Baguette Toasted for crunch.
  • 8 oz Gruyere Cheese Shredded, for topping.

Instructions
 

How to Make French Onion Soup with Beef

  • Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside in a bowl.
  • Pour off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot. Use 1 cup of beef stock to deglaze, scraping up any flavorful brown bits stuck to the bottom.
  • Melt butter in the pot. Add the sliced onions and sugar, cooking over medium heat for 30-40 minutes until they turn deeply golden and caramelized. Stir occasionally.
  • Add minced garlic to the onions and let it cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1-2 minutes. Then pour in the deglazing mixture, the remaining beef stock, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and pepper, stirring everything together.
  • Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and reduce the heat. Cook for about 2 hours until the beef is tender, skimming off any fat or foam from the top as necessary.
  • Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, and sprinkle generously with Gruyere cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley for added flavor. Store leftovers properly for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for 3 months.
Keyword Beef Soup, comfort food, Cozy Dish, french onion soup, Savory Soup, soup