Description
Warm comfort fills bowls with classic French onion soup rice, blending caramelized onion depths and creamy rice perfection. Hearty comfort meets elegant simplicity, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this soul-warming culinary embrace.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice
- 4 large onions
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups beef broth
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Topping:
- 1 cup gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in butter over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until deep golden brown and softened, approximately 30-40 minutes.
- Mince garlic and add to caramelized onions, sautéing for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour beef broth into the onion mixture, incorporating dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Add rice to the broth-onion mixture, ensuring all grains are evenly coated and saturated with liquid.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, creating a creamy consistency.
- While rice is cooking, grate gruyère cheese and prepare breadcrumbs for topping.
- Once rice is cooked, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle grated gruyère cheese over the rice, allowing residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Garnish with toasted breadcrumbs and freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
- Serve hot, ensuring each portion has a generous amount of caramelized onions and melted cheese.
Notes
- Slow-cook onions patiently to develop deep, rich caramelization without burning, which ensures maximum flavor complexity.
- Control heat carefully during onion caramelization, using medium-low temperature and frequent stirring to prevent scorching and achieve uniform golden-brown color.
- Use high-quality beef broth for enhanced taste, considering homemade or low-sodium options to manage salt content and boost overall depth of flavor.
- Experiment with cheese variations like aged cheddar or fontina for different taste profiles while maintaining the classic French onion soup essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg