Panera Bistro French Onion Soup
A copycat of Panera's bistro-style French onion soup: sweet onions slowly caramelized in butter and olive oil, simmered in beef broth with sherry and a splash of balsamic, then topped with cheese croutons and shredded gruyere and asiago.
⏱️ Prep: 15 min🍳 Cook: 60 min
Nutritionper 100 g›
55
Calories
2.5g
Protein
5g
Carbs
2.5g
Fat
Ingredients
| 4 | sweet onions, sliced |
| 1 tablespoon (15 g) tbsp | butter |
| 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 teaspoon (5 g) tsp | sugar |
| 1 teaspoon (5 ml) tsp | thyme |
| 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) tsp | basil |
| 1800 ml ml | reduced-sodium beef broth |
| 1/4 cup (60 ml) cup | sherry |
| 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tbsp | balsamic reduction |
| for serving | cheese croutons |
| for garnish | shredded gruyere and asiago, for garnish |
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the sliced onions with the butter and olive oil.
- Add the sugar to help the onions caramelize.
- Cook for 20-30 minutes until nicely browned, then add the thyme and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste; cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the beef broth and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the sherry and the balsamic reduction and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Pour into individual bowls, garnish with cheese croutons and the shredded gruyere and asiago, and serve immediately. For melted cheese, broil the soup for a minute.