Take your love of soup to the next level with this delicious French Onion Noodle Soup! It has the flavors of the classic French Onion Soup, with the added bonus of noodles. This soup is thick, hearty, and packed with flavor!
So have you been on Facebook lately? And seen all the countdowns to Christmas? I seriously can’t even handle it. And not just because the thought of Christmas freaks me out (which it does) or because I haven’t even started thinking about gifts (which I haven’t)….but because I feel like fall JUST started!
We literally went from weather in the 60’s and 70’s to weather in the 40’s, and I’m still getting used to it. And trying to enjoy it before the temperatures drop into the 30’s and stay there.
It’s Fall! (NOT Christmas….yet….) And we have so much FALL to accomplish. First on my list? Jump into all the soup recipes I can get my hands on. Starting with this delicious French Onion Noodle Soup! Do you LOVE French Onion Soup as much as I do?? I literally craved it all throughout my last pregnancy, and I would never dream of turning down a bowl of it.
Well, this version has all those crave-worthy flavors plus the most deliciously thick, chewy, just-like-homemade noodles. Which instantly takes it to the next level in terms of favorite fall soups.
It makes a great weeknight dinner and is also perfect for serving to guests or cozying up to on a lazy fall weekend. If you love French Onion Soup, you’re going to fall in love with this comforting, delicious twist!
This French Onion Noodle Soup is the BEST soup to warm up to on a cold day!
Whether you make it for your family or serve it to guests, this soup is sure to be a hit. The first time I made it, I have to admit I was a little nervous about whether my kids would eat it. But? They loved it! They gobbled it up! And they asked for seconds. It helped that they recognized the flavor from my French Onion Risotto and my Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken. But even without that, I swear there’s something about the noodles that pulls them in…..and once you try it for yourself you’ll know exactly what I mean.
Tips for making French Onion Soup:
- Go low and slow. The BEST (only) way to caramelize onions is to cook them slowly over medium-low heat and stir them regularly to avoid burning. It takes a good 30-40 minutes to bring out the best flavor, so be patient!
- Find a balance between savory & sweet. A good French Onion Soup has both sweet and savory notes, and the right balance might be different for different people. Don’t be afraid to experiment a bit with the sweet & savory measurements until you find the right fit for you!
- Let it simmer. The flavors in French Onion Soup develop as it simmers, so don’t skip that final step. And in the case of this French Onion Noodle Soup, the simmering is an essential part of cooking the noodles, so definitely don’t skip it!
French Onion Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 4 sweet onions sliced
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup cooking sherry
- 1/2 Tablespoon granulated sugar optional
- 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves dried
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 12 ounce bag egg noodles
- 8 ounces Swiss or Gruyere cheese shredded
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat until caramelized. Stir regularly to prevent burning. Onions will be a rich golden brown color.
- Add in beef broth, cooking sherry, sugar, flour, salt, and worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth.
- Add bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and egg noodles
- Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until noodles are fully cooked.
- Top with shredded cheese; garnish with fresh thyme and ground pepper.
Nutrition
Mary says
Can’t wait to try it!
Lisa says
Uhg, the noodles are not available in Lancaster County PA 🙁 Can you suggest another brand that might be comparable for my area?
Sydney Pennington says
I got mine at Wal Mart. .Check and see if they can get it for you
Kenna says
If the fresh noodles become an issue give a try at making your own. You will be amazed how easy it is. I started making noodles for my families dinners when I was about 8. Super easy.
Tommy says
Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Noodles. They can be bought at some grocery stores. Sometimes Polish meat markets have egg noodles.
Oh, adding raisins, dried cherries, or cut up dried plums tastes good too.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Can I tell you that I LOVE French onion soup sooo much! I am also a soup junkie and pretty much that is my go-to meal when it’s ‘winter’ here which starts in the 60s for me. I can’t imagine below zero any more!
Gayna Akillian says
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I have been looking for a good French Onion Soup recipe too! Thanks!
Jen says
This soup looks fantastic! Love the addition of the noodles. Can’t wait to try this!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That looks fabulous, I’m ready for a bit bowl of it now!
Amanda says
I’ve never thought of using noodles in French onion soup before… totally trying it soon!
Erin Dee says
Love that you added noodles to this! Can’t wait to try this for dinner!
Dee says
My kids will only eat noodle soups, so this would be perfect for us! We haven’t even hit the 70’s yet, so let’s keep fall around a little longer! 🙂
Erika says
I love the idea of noodles in French onion soup!
Janelle says
Do you have any tricks to make this a little less fat? Trying to eat healthier, but this looks great!
Debbi says
Land o Lakes light butter, eliminate Sherry and cut back on the cheese garnish.
Abeer says
What a great combo! Looks so delicious!
Stephanie W says
Homemade chicken noodle is our usual go-to confort food when the temperature drops and cold/flu season begins. Can’t wait to try this one out!
Wendy says
This recipe was too “sweet” to me for being a French onion soup. Disappointed as I really wanted to love this.
Kristen says
This looks delishious! Reminds me of the sort of noodles my great grandmother made in her kitchen for chicken noodle soup!
Krista says
What a creatively delicious recipe! I am going to have to try it out!
Dusty says
I can’t wait to fix this for my family. I love food, and is hard to pick just one comfort food. So if I had to pick one, it would be my Aunt Debbie beef and noodles.
Mindy says
Looks and sounds delicious. Love noodles! I will be cutting way back on the salt level though. Low sodium broth, unsalted butter etc.
Tracy Andrews says
I cannot wait I’m gonna add beef and making my own Homemade Noodles I love French onion soup Amazing !
Mary R. Adler says
Thanks for the recipe. I know what I am cooking for dinner later today. Probably start it about 4 p.m. I may have to run out for more onions. We like Swiss or provolone on top of our French Onion soup. I’m not sure if I can find that brand of noodles at our super market in southern Maryland. I may have to settle for the remaining left over egg noodles from the local farm stand that I used in chicken noodle vegetable soup a couple of weeks ago. I’m thinking since it’s going to be a main course, it would be good to throw some kind of beef into it. Maybe buy a nice steak, broil it, and lay it slices over the melted cheese for a little extra protein.
Lisa Meece says
I cannot wait to try this! Not only do I love French onion soup, but I am crazy about Reames noodles! Whenever I share soup that I’ve used them in, the people inevitably ask me if I made them from scratch. I’m tempted to say “Why yes, yes I did.” but I really have to give credit where credit is due. Thanks so much for this recipe!
Sharon Fitchett says
Where do you get Reames noodles?
Lori says
I get mine at Wal-Mart. It’s the only place I have found them.
Paul DeVaul says
Looks delicious, can’t wait to try it.
Kelly says
This looks delicious! But my favorite recipe that brings me home, would be beef stroganoff.
Tracy Andrews says
I’m gonna add some small pieces of stew meat I love onion soup this looks amazing!
Abby says
Was good but very sweet. Next time I will leave out the sugar. Might add some Umami paste from Trader Joes to give it more depth as well. Will make again with some adjustments. Took me almost 2 hours to get the onions to caramelize but was worth the wait.
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks for the feedback….I tend to like my french onion soup on the sweet side but have adjusted the amount of sugar in the recipe after receiving the same feedback from another reader.
Kathleen says
One of my secret go to tips on French O soup is a tablespoon of balsamic at the end. It changes everything for the good.
GL says
This looks delicious anytime but especially for Autumn and Winter. As for my favorite comfort food from ‘home’, Mom had her own version of ‘Chow Mein’ when I was growing up. My Dad and I loved it but not much of anyone else in the family is crazy about it.
Christianne Boudreau says
It’s a keeper. Everyone loved it. A request was made for this for supper. As a lover of French onion soup, it seemed like a great idea to have it as a heartier soup with the noodles in it. The flavour is wonderful, and it’s really quite filling.
Carole Anne Farber says
I didnt care for it… way to sweet. will make without sugar next time
Nicole Lopez says
My favorite fall comfort food is home made slow cooker chili. But this recipient looks so delicious, and I ADORE French onion soup, it may just replace it! I’m going to look for the suggested noodles but not sure I’ve ever seen that brand here in the Southwest.
Joyce BROWN says
Only place I was able to find them (on the Net) was Walmart. Try there….
Cindi says
Soups are so comforting during the cold months. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Gretchen says
Sounds amazing…but can you not add thr sherry?? Like use something else
Ed Neubauer says
Hu Gretchen. If I make this again, I would skip the sugar and substitute the Chardonay for Sherry
Gretchen says
Thanks
Will do
Ed Neubauer says
We tried this last night. Prepared the soup precisely as indicated in the recipe. Unfortunately it was entirely too sweet. The 2 TBS of sugar is entirely too much. The caramelized sweet onions alone would have made it just right for this dish which is supposed to be mostly savory.
We ate a little bit and then tossed it. What a waste. BEWARE, the granulated sugar ruined it 🙁
Jenny says
Sure wish I would’ve read your comment before trying this tonight! Followed the recipe exactly and it is inedible… Just completely horrible to be honest.. Agree this is a complete waste of time and money:/
Tommy says
Try honey instead of granulated sugar. Remember children a year old or younger cannot consume honey.
Carol says
Made this today and it was really good, very flavorful broth. I didn’t have sherry, so I skipped it. Reduced sugar to 1 Tb. And had dried thyme, not fresh. I love Reames noodles and I liked it much better than French onion soup with the bread. Thanks for the recipe!
Cathy Trochelman says
So happy you enjoyed it!
Toni Quinton says
Made this and we loved it! Read the reviews about too much sugar too late, and next time
I might reduce the amount to 1Tbsp. I added 1.5Tbsp of balsamic vinegar at the end to cut the sweet. I’m excited to taste it leftover to see if the flavors are even deeper. Great recipe!
Leia says
This was absolutely delicious! I did make some slight adjustments based on what I had in the kitchen (5 cups beef broth, 3 cups chicken broth, dried thyme instead of fresh) but it came out perfectly. I didn’t find it to be too sweet as others have mentioned. I don’t know if you had any leftovers, Cathy, but by the next day the egg noodles had absorbed most of the liquid and it turned into more of a comforting noodle casserole. Still super yummy! My husband loved it, too. This recipe is a keeper!
Brenda Lake says
Love everthing about this French Onion soup. Reames noodles are my go to noodles for all of my soup recipes. I will definitely try this recipe.
KimP says
Soups for the win all Fall/Winter long.
Lauren says
This was absolutely amazing! I cut the sugar in half because I don’t like it too sweet. But wow, great recipe!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Lauren! Glad you enjoyed it!
AJ says
Could I just use regular egg noodles since I cannot find the Reames egg noodles in my grocery store?
Cathy Trochelman says
Yes, definitely!
cecilia towner says
I have to make this I love onion soup
Cassandra says
If French Onion Soup is on the menu then I am going to order it! The only exception is Outback. There soup tastes like chicken stock and, to me, it is a turn off.
Kristal Ailakis says
Hi i live in Australia we don’t have the frozen version of the noodles… the ones we have only need too be in boling water for a couple of minutes so would it be best too simmer the broth for 30mins before adding the noodles
Meredith Bethea says
This turned out really slimy….it was the noodles! ☹️☹️☹️
Adam says
The soup was fabulous, I would suggest adding less sugar and only half a bag of Reames as they absorbed all of the liquid.
christie garbe says
I can’t get the soup to thicken up! I added a little bit more flour, but I don’t want to add too much as it will ruin the flavor. What should I do?
Mindi says
Have you ever tried putting this in the crock pot? I have a Rock Crock from pampered chef. I’m going to carmelize the onions, low and slow, then transfer the pot to the slow cooker and simmer for the next 8 hours. Think it will work? Noodles will be added at the end, of course.
Cathy Trochelman says
Love this idea! I might wait to add the flour, as well. Otherwise, I think it will be delicious!
Kristy says
This was really good! For those wondering about the sugar, I used a little less than a tbsp of sugar(because that was all I had left) and it was not too sweet. Plan on it taking an hour with caramelizing those onions for at least 30 minutes. We ordered French onion soup at a fancy french restaurant in San Diego recently and my husband said this had more flavor! I might try to find a way to give it a little more umami flavor but definitely a great starting point.