French onion soup perfect for fall

This easy, restaurant-style French onion soup delivers rich, savory flavor and is topped with some toasty bread and gooey mozzarella. It’s simple enough for a weeknight in, but fancy enough for a dinner party. Trust me, you’ll be sippin’ every last drop!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 of a stick
• 2 cups sweet yellow onions diced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, optional
• 1 package au jus gravy mix
• 3 cups water
• 4 slices of baguette bread toasted
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they are caramelized and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. If you’d like, stir in dried basil and cook a minute or two more.
2. In a measuring cup, add 1 cup of cold water and a packet of gravy mix. Stir vigorously with a fork until well combined and smooth. Pour into the pot along with the remaining 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil while stirring often.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about five minutes. Serve immediately or follow instructions below if you’d like to serve it restaurant style.