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Easy French Onion Soup Recipe – Homemade Comfort Food You’ll Love

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This easy French onion soup combines caramelized onions, beef broth, and melty cheese topped bread for a warm, comforting bowl of goodness that’s ready in under an hour using a pressure cooker.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 oz butter (2 tablespoons)
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 32 oz beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 slices thick crusty bread
  • 4 slices provolone or Gruyere cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  3. Add black pepper and garlic powder, mix well.
  4. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and seal the lid.
  5. Cook under pressure for 12 minutes, then allow a slow release.
  6. Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
  7. Top with toasted bread and cheese slices.
  8. Broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Add thyme or a bay leaf for extra flavor.
  • This soup freezes well for meal prep.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: French