Simply put, magic happens when this tangy, caramelized onion broth comes together with gooey melt-in-your-mouth cheesiness. This gluten free french onion soup is easy to make and will be the perfect cozy, comforting lunch or dinner whenever the craving strikes!

Gluten free french onion soup is here, and it's PACKED with flavor.
Ah, French onion soup. It seems to be everywhere these days, and for good reason. It just hits different on a chilly day. Not only that, but it's easy to make and uses simple ingredients to achieve delicious comfort food. Unfortunately, there aren't many gluten free french onion soup options out in the wild, and that's why I'm here to make your day a bit more delicious!
Onions and cheese are the stars of the show for this gluten free french onion soup. Caramelizing the onions enhances their sweetness and creates a broth with wonderful flavor and depth. I love the slight tang the white wine gives the broth and the herby note from the thyme. It's simply *chefs kiss*
A traditional French onion soup calls for Gruyere or Swiss cheese, but I love topping mine with a mild Provolone. You can use whichever cheese you prefer as long as it melts nicely. The Gooey cheese is one of EVERYONE's favorite parts of this soup, after all!

The main difference between normal french onion soup and Gluten free french onion soup is the bread you use. Texture is a big factor when choosing bread for the soup. You'll need to like the texture when it's soggy because in french onion soup the bread slice soaks up all that yummy broth and gets soggy. You also want to use bread that will not completely fall apart after it's been soaked because you need the structure of the bread to hold the cheese above the soup, so it gets bubbly and gooey.
What bread should you use?
I like Franz gluten free bread. I just dry out a few slices in the oven before using them for the gluten free french onion soup. It's a readily available brand in my area and I like its texture, even when soggy, and it tastes great.
I love making this soup on a weekend when I'm lounging around and want something rich and flavorful. I'll sit on my kitchen counter and read a book between stirring the onions. It's relaxing and makes me feel less impatient for the soup to be done.

I save any extra broth I have and use it in other recipes like pastas or for topping meats (hello pork chops with a french onion sauce). It gives an amazing flavor and depth to other dishes, and I like that nothing is wasted.
Now let us hop in the kitchen, it's time to make the best ever gluten free french onion soup! If you want to add even more onion flavor, try using my onion oil instead of coconut oil in the recipe, or drizzle it on top just before serving.
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PrintFrench Onion Soup
This classic comfort food is easy to make. The caramelized onions create a sweet and salty broth that tastes amazing with the melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients
- 1 TBS Coconut Oil
- 3 Large Yellow Onions (Sliced thin)
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup White wine
- 3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme (or 2 tsp dried)
- 5 cups Water
- 4 Slices Gluten free bread (Toasted )
- 4 Slices Provolone Cheese
Instructions
- Place a dutch oven on the stove and turn the burner to medium-low. Once it's hot, add the coconut oil, onions, salt, and pepper. Stirring to combine. Put the lid on the pot and leave for 5-7 minutes, till the onions wilt and begin to soften.
- Remove the lid and stir the onions every 3-5 minutes to prevent burning. Cook until caramelized (about 20 minutes).
- Add the white wine and cook down for 3-5 minutes. Add the thyme and water and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Put the oven on broil.
- Ladle the onion soup into two oven safe soup bowls. Place the gluten free bread on top (breaking one of the slices into pieces to fit). Lay the Provolone cheese on top of the bread so it comes to the edge of the bowl. Repeat with the other bowl
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and turning brown, remove from oven and serve after 5 minutes.
Notes
Any leftover soup can be saved for later use.
Nutrition
- Calories: 478
Keywords: Gluten free, Onion, Soup

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