Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of homemade Instant Pot French Onion Soup, a delightful dish that captures the essence of caramelized onions in a savory broth. This easy-to-make recipe allows you to enjoy rich flavors topped with crispy baguette slices and melted Gruyere cheese in just 40 minutes. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at gatherings, this soup transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 10 medium-sized yellow onions, sliced
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup apple vinegar
- 6 cups beef broth
- 6 slices baguette, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
- 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the sliced onions in melted butter using the Instant Pot's sauté mode for about 15 minutes until browned.
- Add salt, pepper, thyme, and flour, stirring to coat the onions evenly. Pour in apple vinegar and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add beef broth, secure the lid, and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
- Release pressure quickly, then ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with baguette slices and grated cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg