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Quick & Delicious Instant Pot French Onion Soup

A comforting bowl of French onion soup made quickly in an Instant Pot, featuring caramelized onions, rich broth, and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced Use yellow onions for the best flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 6 cups beef broth (ensure halal)
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
For the Topping
  • 1 loaf crusty bread, sliced For topping.
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (or a halal cheese alternative)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté mode, melt the butter and olive oil, and add the sliced onions. Stir occasionally for about 10-15 minutes until they become golden brown.
  2. Once your onions are beautifully caramelized, add the minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Stir for another minute to combine.
  3. Carefully pour in the beef broth, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Cooking
  1. Close the lid of the Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to sealing. Select manual or pressure cook mode for 20 minutes.
  2. After the cooking time, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes before doing a quick release for any remaining pressure.
Finishing Touches
  1. While the soup is finishing, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and broil the slices of crusty bread on a baking sheet for about 5 minutes until golden.
  2. Pour the soup into oven-safe bowls, place the toasted bread on top, and generously sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy the satisfying flavors of this classic dish!

Notes

Onion Selection: Use yellow onions for the best flavor. Cheese Alternatives: If Gruyere is unavailable, try using Halal mozzarella or another melty cheese.