This cozy French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup blends sweet caramelized onions, savory broth, melty cheese, and pasta for a satisfying one-pot comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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4–5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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½ cup dry white wine
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4 cups beef broth (or mushroom/vegetable broth)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1½ cups short pasta (elbows, shells, or ditalini)
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½ cup grated Gruyère cheese (plus extra for topping)
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Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Fresh thyme or chives, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat butter and oil in a soup pot. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-low for 35–45 minutes until golden and soft.
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Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook 1 minute.
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Pour in white wine to deglaze, scraping the pot. Simmer until reduced by half.
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Add broth, bring to a simmer, and season to taste. Simmer 10 minutes.
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Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, 8–10 minutes. Stir often.
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Turn off heat and stir in Gruyère (and Parmesan, if using).
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For broiled finish, ladle into oven-safe bowls, top with more cheese, and broil 2–3 minutes.
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Garnish and serve hot.