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Instant Pot French Onion Soup

Instant Pot French Onion Soup - Cozy Comfort in Minutes

Instant Pot French Onion Soup combines caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese for a quick, comforting dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness and helps caramelize the onions.
  • 4 large Yellow Onions Ideal for sweetness and flavor depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances the overall taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Enhances the overall taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Adds herbal notes.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Aids in thickening the soup.
  • 1 cup Red Wine Introduces acidity.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Base liquid; substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian.
For the Topping
  • 1 loaf Baguette Hearty topping that absorbs flavors.
  • 2 cups Gruyere Cheese Nutty flavor and excellent melting quality.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by setting your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add butter and once it has melted, toss in the sliced yellow onions. Sauté the onions for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become soft and start to turn a beautiful caramelized brown.
  2. Once the onions are caramelized, sprinkle in salt, pepper, dried thyme, and flour. Stir the mixture well.
  3. Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until the wine reduces slightly.
  4. Add the beef broth, stirring to combine all ingredients. Secure the lid on your Instant Pot, setting it to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  5. After cooking, perform a quick release. Carefully open the lid once the pressure gauge drops.
  6. Slice the baguette and grate the Gruyere cheese as the soup cools slightly.
  7. Ladle the warm soup into oven-safe ramekins, placing baguette slices on top followed by grated cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use yellow onions for the best flavor. Broil the cheese and baguette just before serving for optimal texture. Avoid freezing with toppings for best results upon reheating.

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