Incredible Instant Pot French Onion Soup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 pounds onions, peeled and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs plus extra fresh thyme for garnish
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups beef broth or stock
- 8–12 (½-inch-thick) diagonal slices of baguette
- 8 oz Gruyere, or Emmental cheese, grated
- salt, black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Press the SAUTE button on the Instant pot and let stand until screen reads “HOT”.
- Add the butter.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Press the CANCEL button.
- Add ¼ cup of water, bay leaf and thyme springs.
- Stir to combine.
- Close and seal the Instant pot.
- Turn the venting knob to SEALING.
- Press PRESSURE COOK button and check to make sure the pressure level shows as “High” in the display.
- Adjust the timer to 20 minutes.
- When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Open the lid.
- Discard the bay leaf and thyme springs.
- Press the SAUTE button on the Instant pot.
- Stir in the flour.
- Add the wine and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the beef broth and bring the soup to a boil.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes or until thicken.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the broiler and adjust oven rack to top position.
- Divide the soup between 4 or 6 ovenproof serving bowls.
- Top each one with baguette slices and grated Gruyere cheese.
- Place the bowls on a baking sheet.
- Broil until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve.
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