Savor Hearty Gruyère French Onion Soup Chicken Tonight
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Gruyère French Onion Soup Chicken with tender chicken and rich flavors that will warm your heart.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- - Meat thermometer
- - Broiler
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 4 cups yellow onions substitute with Vidalia or white onions
- 3 cloves garlic fresh preferred
- 2 medium carrots can substitute with parsnips
- 2 stalks celery substitute with leeks for different flavor
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts thighs can be used
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme fresh thyme can be substituted
- 2 leaves dried bay leaves consider using fresh
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be substituted
- 1 cup dry white wine can replace with chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry sherry optional
- 4 cups chicken broth opt for low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter can use margarine
For Serving
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese Swiss or mozzarella can be used
- 1 baguette baguette any crusty bread is fine
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice yellow onions, dice carrots and celery, and mince garlic.
- Melt unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat, add onions, thyme, bay leaves, and seasonings. Cook uncovered for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Push onions to one side and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant then add diced carrots and celery.
- Pour in white wine and sherry to deglaze, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually add chicken broth while whisking.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until 165°F, about 12-20 minutes, then shred.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and remove bay leaves.
- Broil sliced baguette until toasted, top with Gruyère cheese, and broil until melted.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheesy baguette.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme for added flavor.