French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup Recipe
A cozy twist on the French classic—caramelized onions and savory broth meet tender pasta and melty cheese for a rich, satisfying pasta bowl soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine (or 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar + ¼ cup water)
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 8 oz short pasta (elbows, shells, or orecchiette)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Toasted baguette or croutons
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in butter and oil with salt (and sugar if needed) for 30–40 minutes until deep golden.
- Stir in garlic, then deglaze with wine or balsamic mixture.
- Add broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer 20–25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Remove bay leaf and thyme. Add pasta and pasta water to soup. Simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Ladle into oven-safe bowls. Top with toast and cheese.
- Broil 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or white beans for variation.
- For gluten-free, use GF pasta and bread.
- Make broth base ahead and add fresh pasta when serving.
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