Description
Instant Pot French Onion Soup is a cozy, heartwarming dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and savory beef broth, topped with gooey Gruyère cheese. This quick and easy recipe transforms humble ingredients into a gourmet experience, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy this classic French dish without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet onions, sliced (about 2 lbs)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 4 baguette slices, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Melt the butter and add sliced onions, cooking until soft and translucent.
- Sprinkle in the sugar and continue sautéing until the onions are golden brown (about 20 minutes total).
- Pour in white wine, scraping any bits from the bottom, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and seal the Instant Pot lid.
- Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. Allow natural steam release before opening.
- Serve hot soup in bowls topped with toasted baguette slices and Gruyère cheese. Broil until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg