Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme (optional) for garnish
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, topped with the remaining Gruyère cheese and fresh thyme. Enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
For optimal flavor, fully caramelize the onions. Use pre-sliced onions for quick prep, or substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese or cheddar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg