Traditional French Onion Soup
8 servings
30 minutes
Traditional French onion soup is a symbol of warmth and comfort in French cuisine. This aromatic and rich soup originated in the simple taverns of Paris, where it was made by the poor and workers using available ingredients. Slowly caramelized onions give the dish a sweet and deep flavor, while spices like cumin and bay leaves create subtle, refined notes. Rich beef broth turns the soup into a nourishing and warming dish, while crispy croutons with Gruyère complement its texture, creating a perfect balance of softness and crunch. This soup is not just food; it is true culinary poetry that transports us to the cozy atmosphere of French bistros and the romantic streets of Paris.
1
Melt butter in a pot, add very thinly sliced onion, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper, and mix well. Reduce heat to low and cook the onion until brown (this will take 20-40 minutes).
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 12 heads
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
2
Remove seeds from the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces. Add to the onion and mix. Pour in the broth and add cumin, bay leaf, and cook for 1 hour. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, pour into serving bowls, and serve with Gruyère croutons.
- Plum tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Beef broth: 8 glasss
- Caraway: 4 stems
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon