Outback Steakhouse French Onion Soup Recipe
This Outback Steakhouse French Onion Soup Recipe is rich, cheesy, and deeply flavorful. Perfect for cozy evenings with caramelized onions and melty cheese topping!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large onions thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 piece bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette French baguette sliced
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter together in a large pot over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook slowly for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramelized and deep golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, add bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to scrape up browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Place toasted baguette slices on top, sprinkle shredded Gruyère and mozzarella cheese over bread. Broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Carefully remove bowls from oven, let cool for a minute, then serve piping hot.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Baking Sheet
- Oven-safe bowls or crocks
Notes
- Take your time caramelizing onions to develop deep, sweet flavor without bitterness.
- Use good-quality beef broth or homemade for best soup base.
- Don’t skip Worcestershire sauce for a subtle umami boost.
- Use oven-safe crocks to broil cheese topping safely and easily.
- Try mixing Gruyère and mozzarella cheese for gooey, melty texture.