Description
This French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup combines the deep, caramelized flavors of classic French onion soup with the comforting heartiness of pasta. It features tender noodles simmered in a rich, savory broth with sweet caramelized onions, melty cheese, and fresh herbs — the ultimate cozy meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 6 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 8 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or egg noodles)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Pour in white wine (if using) and stir, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add beef broth and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the soup and stir to combine. Simmer together for 3–5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat the broiler. Ladle soup and pasta into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a generous amount of Gruyère and mozzarella cheese.
- Place the bowls under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden edges.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip the wine or replace it with apple cider vinegar.
- Top with toasted baguette slices before broiling for a true French onion soup feel.
- Use caramelized onions made ahead of time to save prep time.
- Perfect for chilly nights or as a comforting one-pot dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Broiling
- Cuisine: French-American