Rich and Comforting French Onion Soup with Gnocchi

𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐ℎ 𝑂𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐺𝑛𝑜𝑐𝑐ℎ𝑖 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑝

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

3 tbsp butter 🧈
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 🧅
4 cups beef broth 🍲
1/2 cup dry white wine 🍷 (optional, omit if you prefer)
1 tsp fresh thyme 🌿
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
1/4 tsp black pepper 🌶️
1 lb gnocchi 🍜
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese 🧀
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Caramelize the onions: 🧅 Melt the butter 🧈 in a large pot over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and stir to coat them in the butter. Allow the onions to cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes. The key to this soup’s rich flavor is perfectly caramelized onions, so be patient and let them turn a deep golden brown. If they start to stick to the pan, you can add a splash of broth 🍲 to deglaze. 🕰️

2. Deglaze and add broth: Once the onions are caramelized and golden brown, pour in the white wine (if using) 🍷 and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift up all the flavorful browned bits. If you’re skipping the wine, you can simply add a little beef broth at this point. Let the wine simmer and reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Then, add the beef broth 🍲, fresh thyme 🌿, salt 🧂, and black pepper 🌶️. Bring the soup to a simmer, allowing all the flavors to meld together for about 10 minutes. 🍜

3. Cook the gnocchi: While the soup simmers, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi 🍜 and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes, until they float to the surface. Drain the gnocchi and set them aside. Gnocchi adds a comforting, hearty texture to this soup, making it more filling than traditional French onion soup. 🥄

4. Combine the soup and gnocchi: Add the cooked gnocchi 🍜 to the pot with the simmering onion soup. Stir to combine everything together, ensuring the gnocchi are evenly distributed throughout the soup. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes so the gnocchi can absorb some of the flavorful broth. 🍲

5. Top with cheese: Preheat your broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese 🧀 generously over the top of each bowl. Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, forming a golden, crispy layer on top. Be sure to keep a close eye on it to prevent burning! 🧀🔥

6. Serve and garnish: Once the cheese is perfectly melted, carefully remove the bowls from the broiler. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley 🌿 for a pop of color and added freshness. Serve immediately while the soup is piping hot and the cheese is gooey and melty. 🥰

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟰𝟱𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

~ 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔