Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Soup with Cheesy Toasties and Beef

Here’s a soul-warming recipe for Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Soup with Cheesy Toasties and Beef—a gourmet twist on French onion soup meets mushroom bisque, perfect for chilly evenings 🍄🧅🥩🧀

🍲 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Soup:

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 450g (1 lb) cremini or mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 225g (½ lb) cooked beef (shredded roast, steak strips, or ground beef)
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup dry white wine (or more broth)
• 4 cups beef broth (or mushroom broth for vegetarian)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: ½ cup heavy cream for extra richness

For the Cheesy Toasties:

• 8 slices rustic bread or sourdough
• 1 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese (or mix with mozzarella/cheddar)
• 2 tbsp softened butter
• Optional: garlic powder or Dijon mustard for spreading