French Onion Soup Recipe Gluten Free
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Soup bowls
- Broiler-safe ramekins or bowls (for cheese topping)
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional, to enhance caramelization
- 1/4 cup gluten-free white wine optional, for depth of flavor
- 6 cups gluten-free beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices gluten-free baguette or bread
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese or a dairy-free alternative if needed
Instructions
Caramelize The Onions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Stir occasionally, letting the onions cook down until they turn a deep golden brown. This process takes about 30-40 minutes but is key to achieving that rich flavor. Add the sugar if needed to help caramelize.
Deglaze The Pot
- Once the onions are caramelized, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release the browned bits. Let the wine simmer until it’s mostly evaporated.
Simmer The Soup
- Add the broth, thyme, bay leaf, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Prepare The Bread
- While the soup simmers, toast the gluten-free bread slices. If you’re using a broiler-safe option, top the bread with shredded Gruyère cheese and place it under the broiler until melted and bubbly.
Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls, place a cheesy bread slice on top of each bowl, and serve immediately. If you don’t have broiler-safe bowls, you can serve the cheesy bread on the side.