Ingredients
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Before we dive into the cooking process, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need for your French Onion Soup Rice:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions in butter and olive oil over medium heat for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Add thyme, salt, and pepper to the onions.
- Stir in the rice, ensuring it’s coated with the onion mixture.
- Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in grated Gruyère cheese until melted.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian (can be made vegan)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg