Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of French Onion and Butter Bean Soup, where rich caramelized onions meet the creamy texture of butter beans in a savory broth. Topped with melty Gruyère cheese and crispy baguette slices, this dish offers a delightful twist on traditional French onion soup. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that combines simple ingredients for an exquisite experience.
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 minced garlic halfway through.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with butter beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Preheat your broiler. While the soup simmers, toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden brown.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread and sprinkle generously with grated Gruyère cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop and Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 25mg