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Mac and Cheese French Onion Soup

A delightful twist on two classic dishes, combining the creamy goodness of mac and cheese with the rich flavors of French onion soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups macaroni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • French baguette, sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter and add the onions. Cook over medium heat until the onions are caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
  3. Add the cooked macaroni pasta to the soup and mix well.
  4. Preheat the oven broiler.
Assembly
  1. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices and Gruyère cheese.
  2. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Serve this savory soup hot, garnished with the bubbling melted cheese and crispy baguette slices on top.

Notes

Be patient while caramelizing the onions for deep flavor. Mix different types of cheese for complexity. For extra richness, add Worcestershire sauce. Let simmer longer for a thicker soup.