Description
Hearty French onion soup rice blends comforting French cuisine with delightful risotto techniques, creating a soul-warming dish. Caramelized onions, rich broth, and creamy rice unite in a luxurious culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice (long-grain or arborio)
- 4 large onions
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice onions into delicate half-moon shapes, ensuring uniform thickness for even caramelization.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, allowing the pan to warm gradually for optimal onion transformation.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet, stirring consistently to coat with oil and initiate a slow, gentle caramelization process for approximately 30-40 minutes.
- Mince garlic finely and incorporate into the caramelizing onions during the last 5 minutes of cooking to release aromatic flavors.
- Introduce butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt and enhance the richness of the caramelized onion base.
- Pour beef and chicken broths into the skillet, stirring to deglaze and capture all the concentrated flavor from the caramelized onions.
- Add dried thyme, black pepper, and salt to the liquid, creating a robust and savory flavor profile.
- Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch, then add to the onion and broth mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to low, cooking for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to ensure fluffy texture.
- Grate gruyère and parmesan cheeses while rice is resting.
- Fluff rice with a fork, then generously sprinkle both cheeses over the hot rice, allowing them to melt slightly.
- Chop fresh parsley and garnish the cheesy rice, adding a vibrant, fresh finish to the dish.
- Serve immediately, allowing the melted cheese to create a delectable, stringy topping.
Notes
- Slice onions uniformly to guarantee consistent caramelization and prevent uneven cooking texture.
- Use medium-low heat for slow, patient caramelization, which develops deep, rich flavor complexity without burning the onions.
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separated grains that absorb broth perfectly.
- Select aged gruyère and parmesan for maximum flavor intensity, creating a more robust and sophisticated cheese profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg