Description
French Onion and Butter Bean Soup is a heartwarming dish that perfectly marries the rich sweetness of caramelized onions with the creamy texture of butter beans. Ideal for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup is topped with melty Gruyère cheese and crunchy toasted baguette slices, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it during a weeknight dinner or serving it at a festive gathering, this recipe promises to warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 baguette, sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally until caramelized (20-30 minutes).
- Add minced garlic halfway through cooking.
- Once onions are golden brown, pour in vegetable broth along with butter beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, preheat your oven’s broiler and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Broil baguette slices until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve soup in oven-safe bowls topped with toasted baguette slices and grated Gruyère cheese.
- Broil bowls until cheese is melted and bubbly (2-3 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 22mg