Instant Pot French Onion Soup for Cozy, Flavorful Nights
Experience the cozy delight of Pot French Onion Soup, rich in flavor and perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- - Instant Pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 4 medium Yellow Onions Substitute with Spanish onions if needed.
- 4 cups Beef Bone Broth Can substitute with regular beef stock.
- 2 cups Beef Stock Use homemade or store-bought.
- 1 cup Dry Red Wine Omit for a non-alcoholic version.
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Consider using a quality brand like Kerrygold.
- 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh for optimal taste.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Can be substituted with dried thyme.
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving.
- to taste Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning.
- to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Topping
- 4 slices Baguette Choose a good quality baguette for texture.
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Freshly grated is recommended.
Instructions
How to Make Instant Pot French Onion Soup
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the unsalted butter. Add the sliced yellow onions, garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaf; sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are softened and fragrant.
- Pour in 3 tablespoons of water to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom for added flavor.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Once the timer goes off, perform a quick-release of the pressure, carefully removing the lid afterward.
- Switch back to sauté mode for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the soup to caramelize even more for a richer flavor.
- Stir in the dry red wine and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it reduces and enhances the flavor of the soup.
- Remove the thyme and bay leaf, then stir in the beef bone broth and beef stock. Simmer for another 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
- Preheat the broiler. Broil the baguette slices until golden brown, then top them liberally with freshly grated Gruyère cheese and broil again until melted and bubbly.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls, topping each with the cheesy baguette toasts. Serve immediately and enjoy the warmth and richness!
Notes
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme for that extra touch of flavor.