Description
Baked French Onion Soup with Mozzarella & Parmesan is a comforting delight that combines the sweet richness of caramelized onions with layers of gooey cheese, all nestled in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly nights or special gatherings, this dish offers restaurant-quality flavors made from simple ingredients. With a crispy baguette topping and a golden, bubbling cheese layer, each spoonful is a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden brown and fragrant, about 25-30 minutes.
- Stir in fresh thyme and scrape up any browned bits from the pot.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes.
- While simmering, toast baguette slices in the oven until crispy.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted baguette slices, then sprinkle generously with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg