Description
French Onion and Butter Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms the soul. This hearty dish features sweet caramelized onions, creamy butter beans, and a rich vegetable broth, all topped with melted Gruyère cheese and crispy baguette slices. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a delightful starter for gatherings, this soup combines simplicity with gourmet flair. Each spoonful offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare, this delicious soup is a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium yellow onions
- 1 can (15 ounces) butter beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 baguette
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions; cook and stir occasionally until caramelized (about 20-30 minutes). Add minced garlic halfway through.
- Pour in vegetable broth, butter beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Preheat broiler; slice baguette and toast until golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls; top with toasted bread and Gruyère cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg