Description
French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup is a creamy, gooey comfort dish that blends caramelized onions, savory broth, and melted cheese over pasta for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar (helps caramelize)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli, rotini, or penne)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere or mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden and soft.
- Add garlic & herbs: Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broth: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the pasta: Add the pasta directly into the pot and cook uncovered for 12–15 minutes until tender.
- Make it creamy (optional): Stir in heavy cream for a richer soup-style pasta.
- Add cheese: Mix in Parmesan until melted.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top generously with Gruyere or mozzarella. Let melt or broil briefly for that classic French onion soup bubbly cheese top. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian or to lighten the dish.
- For a classic bubbly top, broil briefly after layering cheese.
- Substitute mozzarella with Gruyere for a more traditional flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if using store-bought broth.
- Leftovers refrigerate well; reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop; optional broil to finish
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: French Onion Pasta Bowl Soup, creamy onion pasta, cheesy onion soup with pasta, French onion soup pasta, cozy pasta soup, comfort food