# Best French Onion Soup Recipe: A Heartwarming Classic
French Onion Soup is a beloved classic, renowned for its rich flavors, savory depth, and comforting warmth. This traditional dish, originating from France, has been a staple in French cuisine for centuries and has captured the hearts of people around the world. Made with caramelized onions, rich beef broth, a touch of white wine, and topped with golden, melty cheese and crusty bread, it’s a perfect combination of simple ingredients turned into something extraordinary.
In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to make the **Best French Onion Soup**, from start to finish, ensuring that you get the perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and savory goodness that makes this soup so irresistible.
## Ingredients
### For the Soup:
– 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp sugar
– 4 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional but adds depth)
– 6 cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
– 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
– 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
– 1 bay leaf
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for umami)
For the Topping:
– 1 baguette (or crusty French bread), sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
– 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese (grated)
– 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, optional for added richness)
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