Instant Pot French Onion Soup: Cozy Comfort in Minutes
This Instant Pot French Onion Soup combines rich flavors and aromas for a cozy meal in minutes, perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- - Instant Pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 4 cups Yellow Onions Sliced, Spanish onions can be used as a substitute.
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For richness and caramelization.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced, adjust for bolder flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use dried thyme if fresh isn't available.
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving.
- 4 cups Beef Bone Broth Can mix with beef stock.
- 2 cups Beef Stock Consider low-sodium options.
- 1 cup Dry Red Wine Can substitute balsamic vinegar.
- to taste Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
- to taste Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Toppings
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Freshly grated for melting.
- 4 slices Baguette Fresh, crusty variety.
Instructions
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the unsalted butter. Add in the sliced yellow onions, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are softened and aromatic.
- Pour in 3 tablespoons of water to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Seal the lid of the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Once done, release the pressure carefully following your device’s instructions.
- Return to sauté mode again, stirring the mixture for another 5 minutes to enhance the caramelization and flavors.
- Pour in the dry red wine and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the thyme and bay leaf.
- Add the beef bone broth and beef stock into the pot. Stir thoroughly and continue to simmer on sauté mode for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season your soup with kosher salt and ground black pepper according to your taste preference.
- Preheat your broiler. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown. Top each slice with grated Gruyère cheese and return them to the broiler until melted.
- Spoon the warm soup into bowls, topped generously with your cheesy baguette slices. Enjoy every cozy spoonful!
Notes
Expert tips include ensuring perfect caramelization of onions, thoroughly deglazing, and monitoring cheese while broiling.