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French Onion Soup Rice

A warm and comforting dish that transforms the bold flavors of French onion soup into a savory rice dish, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups long-grain rice Rinsed and drained
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth Use high-quality broth for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing onions
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese Can substitute with Swiss or mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Dried or fresh
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by slicing the onions thinly. Ensure your rice is rinsed and drained.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until caramelized and golden brown.
  2. Once caramelized, sprinkle in the sugar and continue to sauté for another minute. Then add the broth, thyme, salt, and pepper, bringing it to a boil.
  3. Stir in the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in the Gruyère cheese until it melts and coats the rice beautifully.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Don’t rush the caramelization process for depth of flavor. Use high-quality broth for best results. If storing, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.