French Onion Soup

🇫🇷  French Onion Soup (France)

Ingredients:

• 4 large onions (thinly sliced)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Salt & pepper
• Baguette slices
• Gruyère cheese

Instructions:

1. Slowly caramelize onions in butter (30–40 mins).
2. Add flour, stir 1–2 mins.
3. Pour in wine, then broth; simmer 20 mins.
4. Season.
5. Serve with a toasted baguette topped with melted cheese.

🇫🇷 French Onion Soup (Budget Version)

Money-saving swaps:

• Use yellow onions in bulk (cheapest produce staple)
• Replace wine with a splash of vinegar + water
• Use store-brand broth or bouillon cubes
• Swap Gruyère for mozzarella or Swiss slices

Tip: Skip fancy bread—use any leftover sandwich bread and toast it.