instant pot french onion soup
This savory Instant Pot French Onion Soup is a comforting dish featuring deeply caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and a cheesy topping, all prepared conveniently in an Instant Pot.
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 4 Soup bowls Oven-safe
Ingredients
- 4 large onions Thinly sliced (about 2 pounds).
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine Or substitute with additional beef broth.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 8 slices baguette or French bread For serving.
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' function. Add butter to the pot and let it melt.
- Add the sliced onions and sugar, stirring frequently. Cook the onions for about 15 minutes, or until they are caramelized and golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the caramelized onions. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add the beef broth to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to 'Pressure Cook' on high for 10 minutes. Once done, carefully release the pressure.
- Preheat your oven broiler on high.
- Remove the bay leaf from the soup and taste for seasoning, adjusting if necessary.
- To serve, ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top each bowl with a slice of toasted baguette, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
- Place the bowls under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Notes
For vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
Gluten-free options can be used by replacing regular bread with gluten-free bread.
This soup can be made in advance and reheated before serving.