There truly may not be a more comforting and deeply savory dish than French onion soup. While sometimes relegated to a supporting character status as a mere appetizer, this soup deserves center stage. When I was in middle school, my friend got me hooked onto French onion and I made it a point to try it at quite literally every restaurant that offered it — and I've never looked back.
Built from rich, immensely craveable broth and onions and topped with a cap of bronzed, perfectly crisped cheese, French onion's hold on the world of ramekins is absolute. Restaurant-style French onion soup, served in a piping hot ramekin with Gruyere melted to the top and sides, is one of the best experiences one can enjoy while eating out.
