French Onion Soup Rice
A cozy and flavorful rice dish with caramelized onions, savory broth, and melty cheese, inspired by classic French onion soup.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice or brown rice
- 2 1/2 cups reduced sodium beef broth divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion very thinly sliced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme stem removed
- 2 oz dried onion soup mix
- 4 oz Gruyère cheese shredded, or swiss, provolone, or mozzarella
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring rice and two cups of beef broth to a boil over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
- While rice is simmering, prepare caramelized onions. Heat olive oil in a frying pan on low medium heat and onions and thyme. Cook onions until soft and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Stir onions every few minutes and reduce heat if they are beginning to burn or stick.
- Add caramelized onions, remaining 1/2 cup of broth, onion soup seasoning and half of the shredded Gruyère cheese to the rice and stir to combine. Add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer rice mixture to an 8x8" or 9x9" baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 0.4mg