
Zwiebelsuppe (German Onion Soup)
Deeply caramelized, richly satisfying
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1h
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
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Pin This RecipeCaramelized onions in dark beer broth topped with crusty bread and bubbling Gruyère.
Ingredients
- 6 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup dark beer
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 1.5 cups Gruyère, grated
Instructions
- 1
Cook onions in butter on low heat 30-40 minutes until deep golden.
- 2
Add beer and broth. Simmer 20 minutes.
- 3
Ladle into oven-safe bowls. Top with bread and cheese. Broil until bubbly.


