Bon Appétit Style French Onion Pasta Bowl
A cozy, noodle-filled twist on classic French onion soup — rich caramelized onions, savory beef broth, pasta, and melty cheese in one comforting bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/3 cup dry white wine or sherry (optional)
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 oz small pasta (ditalini, shells, or elbows)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Toasted baguette slices or croutons
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in butter and oil for 30–40 minutes. Add garlic and thyme.
- Deglaze with wine if using. Stir in broth, bay leaf, and vinegar. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Cook pasta separately until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Remove bay leaf. Add pasta to bowls, then ladle soup over.
- Top with toast/croutons and shredded cheese. Broil until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Keep pasta and soup separate for storage.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to increase veggies.
- Make vegetarian with mushroom broth and extra onions.
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