Description
Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy gatherings or chilly nights. This rich and velvety soup marries the sweet caramelization of onions with earthy mushrooms, bringing a depth of flavor that warms the soul. Topped with toasted bread and melted Gruyère cheese, every spoonful offers a satisfying blend of creamy textures and savory goodness. Ideal as an appetizer or a hearty main course, this dish guarantees to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 6–8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 slices French bread
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and honey; cook until softened (about 10 minutes). Slowly stir in wine, cooking until caramelized (10–15 minutes).
- Add garlic, mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3–4 minutes. Pour in broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves; bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; cook for an additional 5–10 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Toast bread slices in the oven at 400°F until dry (10–15 minutes), then broil with cheese on top until bubbly.
- Serve hot in oven-safe bowls garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg