Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup Recipe

World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay is known for his sharp tongue and even sharper recipes. Ramsay opened his first restaurant in 1998, and since then, he’s created gourmet eateries around the U.S. and Europe. His restaurants each have a specialty, such as pizza or fish and chips, which enables each location to consistently receive rave reviews. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill specializes in British fare, including Onion & Ale Soup. This version of French onion soup is only available in Las Vegas, Nevada, but you can enjoy it anytime with our Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup Recipe.

This delicious soup features rich, slow-cooked onions caramelized to perfection. The onion drippings are accented with a hint of white wine, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. The French onion soup is topped with a slice of crusty baguette and rich Gruyere cheese. The end result is a unique soup that is elegant yet simple enough that anyone can make it. This recipe is a great way to bring restaurant-quality meals to your home without spending an arm and a leg. Serve with additional baguette slices and Gruyere cheese for a meal you’ll never forget. 

French Onion Soup 101

French onion soup became popular in the 18th century when onions were a low-cost, abundant ingredient. Like many dishes, this soup was popular among home chefs before spreading to elegant restaurants. Initially, French onion soup was comprised of broth and onions, but in the 19th century, cafes played around with the recipe. Eventually, French onion soup became what it is today – a flavorful broth topped with crusty bread and gooey cheese. 

No one knows who invented French onion soup, but as usual, the rumor mill runs wild. Many attribute this delicacy to King Louis XV, who combined champagne, onions, and butter after returning from a hunting trip sans meat. Traditionally, French onion soup was served to laborers after a long day’s work. To this day, French onion soup is the European equivalent of chicken noodle soup, a delicious vitamin-packed dish perfect for sick days. You’ll find French onion soup served worldwide with dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan variations so everyone can enjoy a taste of the posh life. 

Cost to Make Our Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup Recipe

A bowl of Gordon Ramsay’s French Onion Soup will cost you over $10, not including additional salad and drink. In contrast, you can make our Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup Recipe (serving 6-8) for $13.32. That breaks down to about $2.22 a serving!

Keep in mind that this total can vary based on your location and ingredient availability. Here’s how that breaks down: 

• Sweet onions: $4.00
• Butter: $0.13
• Olive oil: $0.20
• Kosher salt: $0.04
• Black pepper: $0.10
• Garlic: $0.10
• Sugar: negligible
• Dry white wine: $1.25
• Beef stock/broth: $2.00
• Worcestershire sauce: $0.10
• Thyme: $0.05
• Bay leaf: $0.10
• Baguette: $2.00
• Swiss cheese: $3.00
• Fresh parsley: $0.25

Grand Total: $13.32

How to Make Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup

Grab your trusty soup pot and get ready to make a vat of mouthwatering Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup. 

Step One: Slice and Caramelize the Onions

Use a knife to cut the onions in half, then in smaller slices. Place a soup pot or Dutch oven on medium-low heat and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced onions. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Saute until the onions are golden brown, stirring constantly. This can take anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 hour; low and slow is best! 

Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute or until fragrant. 

Step Two: Add Wine and Broth

Add the cooking wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Let cook for 3 minutes so the alcohol evaporates. Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Let simmer for 30 minutes. 

Step Three: Prepare the Baguettes

While the soup simmers, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices and toast in the oven at 400℉ or in the toaster. In a small bowl, mix the mustard, Gruyere cheese, and beer, if using.

Step Four: Garnish and Serve

Turn the oven to broil and remove the bay leaves from the soup. Ladle the soup into soup bowls or ramekins, and top with the toasted baguettes. Spread your Welsh rarebit sauce on top of the baguette. Add a sprinkle of grated cheese to the bread and set under the broiler until the cheese is melted. Be careful, as this can happen fast! Remove from heat and top each bowl with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

What to Serve With Our Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup Recipe

Serve our Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup with additional baguettes and a side salad. 

Storing Leftover French Onion Soup

You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days or freeze them for up to 5 months. If freezing, just freeze the soup; the bread and cheese will have an odd texture when reheated.

Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup Recipe

Want to feel like Chef Gordon Ramsay for a day? Blow away the competition by making our Gordon Ramsay French Onion Soup Recipe. This dish features flavorful beef and onion broth, topped with crusty bread and gooey, melted Gruyere cheese. The combination of flavors is delicate yet hearty. Give this recipe a try, and let us know what you think!

• Dutch Oven
• Whisk
• Spatula

• 5 count sweet onions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 count garlic cloves (minced)
• ½ cup white cooking wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 count bay leaves
• 1 count baguette bread
• 8 ounces Gruyere cheese (freshly shredded)
• 1 count fresh parsley

Welsh Rarebit Sauce

• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Gruyere cheese (freshly shredded)
• 1 tablespoon Light beer (optional)

1. Use a knife to cut the onions in half, then in smaller slices. Place a soup pot or Dutch oven on medium-low heat and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced onions. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper.

2. Saute until the onions are golden brown, stirring constantly. This can take anywhere from 20 minutes – 1 hour; low and slow is best!

3. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

4. Add the cooking wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Let cook for 3 minutes so the alcohol evaporates. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Let simmer for 30 minutes.

5. While the soup simmers, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices and toast in the oven at 400℉ or in a toaster oven. In a small bowl, make the Welsh Rarebit Sauce by mixing the mustard, Gruyere cheese, and beer, if using.

6. Turn the oven to broil and remove the bay leaves from the soup. Ladle the soup into soup bowls or ramekins, and top with the toasted baguettes. Spread your Welsh Rarebit Sauce on top of the baguette.

7. Add a sprinkle of grated cheese to the bread and set under the broiler until the cheese is melted. Be careful, as this can happen fast! Remove from heat and top each bowl with fresh parsley.

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