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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrench Onion Soup is the perfect balance of comforting and creamy without being too heavy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Instant Pot version is adapted from the Creamy Swiss Onion Soup in my Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook<\/em>, updated with air fryer lid directions! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s just as full of deep caramelized flavor as the stovetop version, in a fraction of the time. Garlic, thyme, and beef broth build rich and savory flavors in the soup. And of course, we top off each bowl with a slice of crusty bread and melty gruyere cheese. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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This French Onion Soup recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOnce your onions are nice and soft, a small amount of honey helps bring out the natural sugars in the onions. You won\u2019t taste the honey in the finished soup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other all-important ingredients to build flavor in this onion soup are red wine (to deglaze the pot), fresh garlic, dried thyme, and beef broth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIP:<\/strong> I recommend using low-sodium broth so you can control the saltiness of your soup. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nServing French Onion Soup from the Instant Pot<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe signature of delicious French Onion Soup is, of course, a lid of toasted bread and gooey melted cheese. You can accomplish this with your oven or an air fryer lid if you have one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To use your oven<\/strong>, divide the soup between oven-safe crocks or bowls. Place a slice or two of baguette on top of each bowl and pile on the shredded gruyere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place the bowls on a baking sheet under the broiler (2 to 3 inches below the heating element). Keep a close eye on them in the oven, as boilers can work faster than you expect. The cheese should be melted and bubbling in about 3 minutes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nIf you have an air fryer lid<\/strong> for your Instant Pot, you can toast up the bread and melt the cheese right in your pressure cooker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After cooking the soup, transfer to another container. Then rinse and dry the cooking pot. (If you have the space for it, I love having a spare second cooking pot<\/a>.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\nStorage Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou can store leftover soup (without the bread or cheese topping) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheat it in the Instant Pot or microwave and top with bread and melted cheese right before serving. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nMore Comforting Instant Pot Soup Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re on a soup kick, give these other pressure cooker soup recipes<\/strong><\/a> a try next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Ribollita<\/a> uses a crusty bread as a thickener\u2014it breaks down to give the soup a creamy consistency even though it doesn\u2019t use a drop of cream! <\/li>
- Fresh Corn Chowder<\/a> is naturally sweet, bright, and full of creamy potatoes and smoky bacon\u2014perfect for warm-weather eating. <\/li>
- Spicy Chicken Soup<\/a> is a delicious dump-and-go recipe with chicken, black beans, tomatoes, and salsa.<\/li>
- Chicken Noodle Soup<\/a> is a classic soup that is perfect anytime\u2014plus you can use cooked or uncooked chicken to make cooking easier.<\/li>
- Harira Soup<\/a> from Two Sleevers is a spiced Moroccan stew with lentils and a creamy broth for chilly nights. <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you have an air fryer lid<\/strong> for your Instant Pot, you can toast up the bread and melt the cheese right in your pressure cooker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After cooking the soup, transfer to another container. Then rinse and dry the cooking pot. (If you have the space for it, I love having a spare second cooking pot<\/a>.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStorage Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou can store leftover soup (without the bread or cheese topping) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheat it in the Instant Pot or microwave and top with bread and melted cheese right before serving. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nMore Comforting Instant Pot Soup Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re on a soup kick, give these other pressure cooker soup recipes<\/strong><\/a> a try next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Ribollita<\/a> uses a crusty bread as a thickener\u2014it breaks down to give the soup a creamy consistency even though it doesn\u2019t use a drop of cream! <\/li>
- Fresh Corn Chowder<\/a> is naturally sweet, bright, and full of creamy potatoes and smoky bacon\u2014perfect for warm-weather eating. <\/li>
- Spicy Chicken Soup<\/a> is a delicious dump-and-go recipe with chicken, black beans, tomatoes, and salsa.<\/li>
- Chicken Noodle Soup<\/a> is a classic soup that is perfect anytime\u2014plus you can use cooked or uncooked chicken to make cooking easier.<\/li>
- Harira Soup<\/a> from Two Sleevers is a spiced Moroccan stew with lentils and a creamy broth for chilly nights. <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Leave us a review below to tell us why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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More Comforting Instant Pot Soup Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re on a soup kick, give these other pressure cooker soup recipes<\/strong><\/a> a try next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Ribollita<\/a> uses a crusty bread as a thickener\u2014it breaks down to give the soup a creamy consistency even though it doesn\u2019t use a drop of cream! <\/li>
- Fresh Corn Chowder<\/a> is naturally sweet, bright, and full of creamy potatoes and smoky bacon\u2014perfect for warm-weather eating. <\/li>
- Spicy Chicken Soup<\/a> is a delicious dump-and-go recipe with chicken, black beans, tomatoes, and salsa.<\/li>
- Chicken Noodle Soup<\/a> is a classic soup that is perfect anytime\u2014plus you can use cooked or uncooked chicken to make cooking easier.<\/li>
- Harira Soup<\/a> from Two Sleevers is a spiced Moroccan stew with lentils and a creamy broth for chilly nights. <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Leave us a review below to tell us why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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