French Onion Soup

French cooking · comfort food · cheese · medieval history

Onions are the star.. French onion soup starts with piles of onions that are sautéed, then cooked slowly in meat stock or water until they become incredibly sweet and golden brown.

Melted cheese on top.. The soup is traditionally served with a big piece of bread or croutons floating on top, covered in melted cheese that gets bubbly and delicious in the oven.

Medieval origins.. People in France have been making onion soups since medieval times, but the version we know today became popular in the mid-1800s.

A royal favorite.. The soup became especially fancy and celebrated in Paris, where it's considered one of the most iconic dishes of French cuisine.

Bread makes it special.. What sets French onion soup apart from other onion soups is how the bread and cheese melt together on top to create a warm, cheesy crust.