Description
This Instant Pot French Onion Soup is a warm and hearty dish perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant starter. Made with golden caramelized onions, rich beef broth, crusty bread, and bubbly Gruyère cheese, it delivers that classic French bistro flavor in under an hour. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, comforting meal, or an impressive appetizer, this recipe hits all the marks. Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, instant pot meals, comfort food, soup ideas, French onion soup.
Ingredients
6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 bay leaf
1 baguette, sliced and toasted
2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode. Melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Cook, stirring often, until onions are deeply caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
2. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom using a wooden spoon.
3. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Lock lid and set valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
4. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release. Discard bay leaf.
5. Preheat broiler. Toast baguette slices on a baking sheet until golden and crisp.
6. Ladle hot soup into broiler-safe bowls. Top each with a slice or two of toasted bread and a generous handful of shredded Gruyère.
7. Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly shredded Gruyère for better melting and browning.
Don’t skip the wine—it lifts all the caramelized flavors and adds depth.
Always toast the bread before broiling so it doesn’t get soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food, soup, instant pot