Description
French Onion and Butter Bean Soup is a warm, comforting dish that combines the sweet, caramelized flavor of onions with creamy butter beans. This hearty soup is topped with melted Gruyère cheese and crispy baguette slices, transforming it from a simple meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests while satisfying your taste buds. With its rich flavor profile and nutritious ingredients, this soup is not only delicious but also a wholesome choice for any occasion.
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 over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (20–30 minutes). Add garlic halfway through.
- Preheat the oven’s broiler. Slice the baguette and place on a baking sheet.
- Once onions are golden brown, add vegetable broth, butter beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Broil baguette slices until golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread and Gruyère cheese.
- Broil bowls until cheese is bubbly and golden (2–3 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 18mg