Description
Comfort meets elegance in this French onion soup rice, blending caramelized onions and rich broth with fluffy grains. Savory layers of flavor invite you to indulge in a culinary journey that marries classic French technique with hearty, satisfying comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups long grain rice, uncooked
- 14.5 ounces (approximately 430 milliliters) beef broth
- 10.5 ounces (approximately 310 milliliters) French onion soup
Dairy:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter, cold
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by positioning a rack in the center of the oven and heating to 425°F, then spread uncooked rice uniformly across the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan.
- Create a liquid foundation by gently pouring beef broth over the rice, ensuring complete and even coverage, followed by an equally distributed layer of French onion soup.
- Enhance the dish’s richness by strategically arranging cold butter pats across the liquid-rice surface, which will melt and integrate during cooking, developing a luxurious depth of flavor.
- Shield the rice mixture by tightly covering the pan with aluminum foil, then carefully transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and rice to absorb liquid.
- Uncover the dish by removing the foil, returning it to the oven to continue baking for an additional 25 minutes until the rice reaches perfect tenderness and develops a golden, crispy exterior.
- Complete the culinary presentation by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant garnish that provides both visual appeal and a subtle herbal note before serving alongside complementary main dishes.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium broth to control salt levels and make the dish more heart-healthy.
- Swap beef broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version that maintains rich flavor complexity.
- Toast rice briefly before adding liquids to enhance nutty undertones and improve overall texture.
- Experiment with cheese topping like gruyère or parmesan during final uncovered baking for extra depth and golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg