Description
Comforting French onion soup rice blends classic French flavors with hearty rice, creating a delightful fusion of rustic elegance. Caramelized onions, rich broth, and melted cheese elevate this dish, inviting you to savor a warm culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Transform raw onions into a rich, golden delicacy by gently sautéing them in butter over medium heat. Continuously stir the thin slices, allowing them to gradually soften and develop a deep caramel hue through a patient 20-minute cooking process.
- Pour beef broth into the caramelized onion pan, introducing aromatic thyme, subtle salt, and freshly ground pepper. Allow the liquid to simmer gently, creating a robust flavor foundation that will permeate the entire dish.
- Introduce uncooked rice into the fragrant broth mixture, stirring carefully to ensure each grain is coated with the savory onion essence. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let the rice absorb the liquid for approximately 18-20 minutes.
- Monitor the rice’s moisture level during cooking, adding small amounts of liquid if the pan appears dry. The goal is achieving perfectly tender grains that have completely absorbed the flavorful broth.
- Once cooking is complete, delicately separate the rice grains with a fork, creating a light, fluffy texture. For an authentic French onion soup experience, crown the dish with generously shredded Gruyere cheese, allowing it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
- Transfer the aromatic rice to serving dishes, presenting a comforting meal that captures the essence of classic French onion soup with a delightful rice-based twist.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to unlock deep, sweet flavors that transform the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia for enhanced natural sweetness and more complex caramelization results.
- Consider toasting rice briefly before adding liquid to develop a nutty undertone that complements the caramelized onion flavor.
- Optional dairy-free adaptation: Replace butter with olive oil and skip cheese topping, using nutritional yeast for similar umami depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg