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French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup Recipe

French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup Recipe

French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup Recipe is a warm, rich, and cozy meal that combines the classic flavors of French onion soup with soft, tender pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup uncooked pasta
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Bread slices optional for topping

Instructions
 

Slice the onions

  • Slice all onions into thin strips for faster caramelizing and stronger flavor development.

Heat butter and oil

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot for rich flavor and smooth onion cooking.

Add onions to pot

  • Place sliced onions in the pot and cook them slowly until they turn golden brown and soft.

Add garlic and sugar

  • Mix in garlic and sugar to boost flavor depth and help onions caramelize faster.

Stir in flour

  • Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook for one minute to lightly thicken the soup base.

Pour in broth

  • Add beef broth slowly while stirring to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth soup texture.

Add seasonings

  • Mix in salt, pepper, and thyme to balance flavors and create a warm, savory taste.

Add water and pasta

  • Pour water and uncooked pasta into the pot and cook until the pasta becomes soft.

Let it simmer

  • Simmer everything together for 10–12 minutes to blend the pasta with deep onion flavors.

Add cheeses

  • Stir in mozzarella and parmesan to make the soup creamy, rich, and perfectly cheesy.

Toast bread (optional)

  • Toast bread slices to serve on top for a classic French onion soup-style crunch.

Serve hot

  • Ladle the soup into bowls, top with cheese or bread, and enjoy a warm, comforting meal.

Notes

  • Slice onions very thin for better caramelizing.
  • Cook onions slowly for deeper flavor.
  • Add more broth if the soup becomes too thick.
  • Use any pasta shape you like.
  • Add extra cheese for a richer bowl.
  • Use vegetable broth if you want a lighter flavor.
  • Add mushrooms for extra depth.
Keyword French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup Recipe