A warm and comforting French onion chicken soup perfect for chilly nights, featuring caramelized onions, tender chicken, and a rich broth topped with melted cheese.
Author:Marianne
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop and Broiling
Cuisine:French
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
1 cup French bread, cubed
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Incorporate the shredded chicken and let it heat through.
Preheat the oven to broil.
Divide the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with cubed French bread and shredded Gruyère cheese.
Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the chicken.
Feel free to add more herbs like rosemary or parsley for extra flavor.
This soup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.