Campfire French Onion Soup 🧅

A cozy campground recipe perfect for chilly nights around the campfire!

There’s nothing better than a warm, comforting bowl of soup after a day of outdoor adventures. This Campfire French Onion Soup is packed with sweet caramelized onions, savory broth, and topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. It’s an easy, hearty meal to enjoy at your campsite!

Ingredients

• 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 baguette, sliced
• 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Instructions

1. Caramelize the onions: Heat butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven over the campfire or camp stove. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25–35 minutes until soft and golden brown.
2. Add the flavor: Stir in garlic and cook for another minute. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Make the soup: Pour in the beef broth and bring everything to a simmer. Let cook for 15–20 minutes so the flavors come together.
4. Prepare the bread: Toast baguette slices over the fire or in a skillet until lightly golden.
5. Add the cheese: Ladle soup into heat-safe bowls, top with toasted bread, and sprinkle generously with cheese.
6. Melt and enjoy: Place bowls under a campfire-safe broiler or carefully cover them with foil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Campground Cooking Tip

Short on time? Slice your onions at home before your trip and store them in an airtight container. You’ll have less prep at the campsite and more time to enjoy the campfire!

Grab a bowl, gather around the fire at Meramec Campground, and enjoy a little comfort food under the stars! 🔥🏕️