{"id":42,"date":"2026-01-04T02:40:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T02:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/?p=42"},"modified":"2026-01-04T03:02:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T03:02:36","slug":"%f0%9f%a5%a3-french-onion-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/?p=42","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\udd63\u00a0French Onion Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This French onion soup is rich, cozy, and deeply flavorful, built from slowly caramelized onions simmered in a savory broth. Finished with toasted bread and melted cheese (with a dairy-free option), it\u2019s a classic comfort dish that feels restaurant-quality but is made simply at home.
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\ud83d\uded2\u00a0Ingredients (For 2 People)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Soup Base<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp butter\n
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    • Dairy-free option: vegan butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelization)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bd tsp salt (plus more to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bc tsp black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 clove garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for slight body)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bd cup dry white wine (Cabernet sauvignon)<\/em>\n
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      • Sub: additional broth if skipping alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 3 cups beef broth\n
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        • Vegetarian option: rich vegetable broth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 2\u20133 sprigs fresh thyme (or \u00bd tsp dried thyme)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 1 bay leaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 2\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Toasted Topping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • 2 slices baguette or crusty bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \u00bd\u2013\u00be cup shredded Gruy\u00e8re cheese\n
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            • Dairy-free option: vegan mozzarella or vegan Gruy\u00e8re-style shreds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \ud83d\udd2a\u00a0Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Slice onions thin and evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Mince garlic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Preheat oven broiler (if using cheese topping).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83d\udd25\u00a0How to Make French Onion Soup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Add onions, salt and pepper. Cook 25\u201335 minutes, stirring often, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Add Sugar half way through caramelizing the onions <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                5. Sprinkle in flour (if using) and stir 1 minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                6. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2\u20133 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                7. Add broth, thyme, and bay leaf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                8. Add balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                9. Simmer uncovered 15\u201320 minutes. Remove bay and thyme stems. Taste and adjust seasoning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  \ud83e\uddc0\u00a0<\/strong> Cheesy Toasted Finish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Top each with toasted bread and cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Broil 1\u20133 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.\n
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                    • If dairy-free: melt vegan cheese gently or serve with toasted bread on the side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      \ud83e\udde0 Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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                      \u2022 Low and slow onions = depth of flavor. Don\u2019t rush this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \u2022 If soup tastes flat, add a splash of vinegar or lemon<\/strong> to brighten it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \u2022 For deeper flavor, use a mix of yellow and sweet onions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      This French onion soup is rich, cozy, and deeply flavorful, built from slowly caramelized onions simmered in a savory broth. Finished with toasted bread and melted cheese (with a dairy-free option), it\u2019s a classic comfort dish that feels restaurant-quality but is made simply at home. \ud83d\uded2\u00a0Ingredients (For 2 People) Soup Base Toasted Topping \ud83d\udd2a\u00a0Preparation \ud83d\udd25\u00a0How […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=42"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44,"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42\/revisions\/44"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/43"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=42"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=42"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erikdavidson.io\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=42"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}