If you love traditional French onion soup, whether or not you have made it from scratch, it seems only right to serve it the right way, in a proper French onion soup bowl. French onion soup is an iconic recipe that deserves to be served in the best French onion soup bowls you can find.
What makes the best French onion soup bowls?
Looking for the perfect French onion soup bowls? There are a lot of options to choose from, but two of the most important factors to consider are the depth of the bowl, and how much heat it can handle.
The best French onion soup bowls are deep, so that you can float a hunk of cheese-covered bread in the soup. You want it to be oven-safe so that you can grill that cheesy bread and melt the cheese on top of the soup.
There are many other options to consider as well, including bowls with handles, bowls with lids, and bowls that are microwave-safe.
If you’re looking for a good set of bowls for eating French onion soup, look no further! We’ve included some of the best high-quality soup bowls available on the market today.
Luckily, there are a ton of French onion soup bowls that are perfect for any occasion and taste. Here is my roundup of some of the best:
7 of the Best French Onion Soup Bowls
What should you be looking for in a French onion soup bowl? When you're looking for a French onion soup bowl, it's important to consider a few things first. Is the onion soup bowl oven-safe? Do you want handles? How about a lid? Do you want a bigger or smaller soup bowl?
Le Creuset Stoneware French Onion Soup Bowl, 16 oz.
You can't go wrong with this traditional French onion soup bowl by Le Creuset.
A classic French onion soup bowl with a handle, it is made of high-fired stoneware, and is oven-safe up to 500°F/260°C.
This bowl hold 16 oz., and has a handy carrying handle. It is available in a few colors, but my favorite is Cerise (pictured).
Whilst pricey, because this bowl is made by Le Creuset you know that with a little care it will last a lifetime.
Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Soup Bowl
Another offering from Le Creuset. This is a regular soup bowl, but are perfect if you want French onion soup bowls with handles on both sides.
This bowl holds 20oz, so perfect if you are after a large French onion soup bowl. It is also broiler, oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
Beautiful enough for the finest dinner party, yet sturdy enough for everyday use this soup bowl will quickly become a cherished staple in your kitchen.
LIFVER French Onion Soup Bowls with lids
These traditional French onion soup bowls with lids are super cute and rustic-looking. Exactly what you would expect your soup to be served in at a country cafe in Province.
They hold 18 oz, are oven-safe, and dishwasher proof.
While this brand may not have the prestige associated with a brand like Le Creuset, they are really cute, and excellent value for a set of French onion soup bowls, you can get the whole set for around the same price as a single Le Creuset bowl.
LE TAUCI White French Onion Soup Bowls With Handles
These bowls by Le Tauci are a really nice set of white French onion soup bowls.
They have a capacity of 15oz, are oven-safe up to 482°F and dishwasher safe.
An added bonus of these bowls is that they are stackable to save you space in the cupboard.
Bruntmor Black French Onion Soup Bowls
These black French onion soup bowls have an impressive capacity of 20oz, with a beautiful black matte glaze.
They are stackable, oven-safe, and dishwasher safe, making them a very convenient option in a modern kitchen.
KooK French Onion Soup Crocks
These French onion soup crocks have the traditional rustic style, with the classic soup crock shape. They have a large loop handle on each side for easy carrying.
These are large French onion soup bowls, with a capacity up to 18oz, which makes them also perfect for making individual pot pies or casseroles.
As you would expect, they are oven-safe and dishwasher-safe.
BIA Cordon Bleu Lions Head Soup Bowl Set
This set of porcelain white soup bowls is one of my favorites for any kind of soup, French onion or otherwise. They have an elegant lion's head design for the handles that is sure to get them noticed at your next dinner party.
The bowls hold 14oz and are microwave, dishwasher, and oven-safe.
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