French Onion Soup Rice
French Onion Soup Rice combines the comforting flavors of a classic French onion soup with hearty rice. This dish is rich, savory, and perfect as a main course or side dish.
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 set Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 large onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring the beef broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Keep it warm while preparing the onions and rice.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the sliced onions.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized, about 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and soft.
- Add salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to the caramelized onions, stirring to combine.
- Add the uncooked rice to the skillet with the onions and stir to coat the rice in the onion mixture.
- Pour in the warm beef broth, stir well, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the broth.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and stir in half of the grated Gruyère cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, topped with the remaining Gruyère cheese and garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef broth with vegetable broth and use olive oil instead of butter. You can add cooked proteins like chicken or beef for a heartier dish. This recipe pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad.