We adapted Thomas Keller’s French onion soup recipe, no special belly-shaped bowls required.

This French onion soup is a deceptively simple recipe in which a handful of good ingredients create great results.

A traditional French onion soup is made using beef broth, yellow onions, Gruyère cheese and a baguette, all things that make it different from regular onion soup.

Finally, a French Onion Soup Recipe That’s Not a Total Drag to Make at Home We call this soup French- ish because it’s not fancy or fussy, but it can be vegan if you wish.

Making French onion soup from scratch can be a lengthy process, especially if you don't have any pre-caramelized onions on hand. If you plan ahead, a slow cooker can do almost all the work for you.

French onion soup is simply a marriage of onions, butter, beef broth, bread and cheese. The magic is in the caramelized onions. Here's how to make it.