Easy Classic Onion Soup Recipe

Cold season is here… so you NEED this  Easy Classic Onion Soup in your life. When the weather gets chilly, I feel the need to cook soups. Any kind. From just a simple and quick Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup to Easy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Anything that brings comfort to our soul and has a near-magical ability to warm our toes is welcome. I can’t tell you how tasty this Classic Onion Soup is, so comforting, so cheesy, and so filling. Personally, I eat it without the bread on top. I add the cheese and put it in the oven to melt it a little. For me, the secret of this delicious soup is long, slow cooking. That’s it. The slow cooking process will help the soup develop its classic, intense, rich flavor. Let’s cook this Classic Onion Soup and stay warm, everyone!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Butter Yellow onions All-purpose flour Dry white wine Beef broth Fresh thyme Bay leaf Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Crusty baguette bread (optional) Gruyere cheese

Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).

Storing & Freezing Instructions

STORE: Store the onion soup—without the bread—in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days. To reheat, place the soup in a saucepan and heat it on the stovetop. FREEZE: Freeze the cooled onion soup for up to 3 months – without the cheese and bread.  Defrost in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop. 

HOW TO SERVE THIS EASY CLASSIC ONION SOUP

I love to serve this soup with kale salad and homemade dinner rolls.

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