The Best Recipe for French Onion Soup Rice
French Onion Soup Rice combines the rich, caramelized flavor of traditional French onion soup with tender, fluffy rice. This comforting dish is perfect for those who love savory meals that are both easy to make and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and mince the garlic.
- Cook turkey bacon in a pan until crispy; set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until caramelized (about 30-40 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to onions; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, allowing it to toast lightly for 2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, add thyme sprigs and bay leaves, season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
- Stir in cooked turkey bacon. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Toasting the rice before adding broth helps improve texture.
Slow caramelization of onions is essential for depth of flavor.
You can customize this recipe by adding vegetables or substituting proteins.