Description
French Onion Soup Rice is a delightful twist on the classic soup, combining caramelized onions, gooey cheese, and tender rice into a comforting dish that’s perfect as a side or vegetarian main.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute with more broth)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook onions in butter and olive oil until caramelized. Add garlic and thyme.
- Add Rice: Stir in rice and toast. Pour in broth, wine, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook: Simmer covered until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle Gruyère and mozzarella, melt, and garnish with parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a side or main dish.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
- For crispy cheese, broil the dish after melting the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
