Description
Instant Pot French Onion Soup is a comforting classic that combines sweet caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and gooey Gruyère cheese for an unforgettable dish. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this easy recipe comes together quickly in your Instant Pot, enhancing the rich flavors while saving time. Get ready to warm your heart and indulge your taste buds with every spoonful of this delicious soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook until golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- Pour in white wine, scraping any bits from the bottom. Add beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Perform a quick pressure release, then stir the soup.
- Top each bowl with toasted sourdough and heaps of Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly (3-5 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg