Authentic French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Authentic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds veal bones; 2 each chicken bones; 2 each carrots sliced; 1 each onions sliced; 1 each celery stalks; 2 each leeks sliced; 4 each parsley sprigs; 2 each thyme sprigs; 2 each bay leaves; 3 cups onions sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 8 tablespoons gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

2 pounds veal bones
2 each chicken bones
2 each carrots sliced
1 each onions sliced
1 each celery stalks
2 each leeks sliced
4 each parsley sprigs
2 each thyme sprigs
2 each bay leaves
3 cups onions sliced
2 tablespoons butter
8 tablespoons gruyere cheese

1
Place bones, carcasses, and water in a large stock pot.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat, skim fat, and add vegetables and herbs.
4
Allow to simmer for 4 to 5 hours partly covered, skimming fat as necessary.
5
Strain well.
6
Melt the butter on low heat in a large saucepan.
7
Add the onion, and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are soft and golden brown.
8
Add the fonds blanc, and simmer for 30 minutes.
9
Add salt and pepper to taste.
10
In a 375F (190C) F oven place 16 1/2-inch slices of bread, cut into 1-inch pieces.
11
Bake until golden brown (5-8 mins).
12
Put the soup into individual serving dishes, top with the croutons and 1 heaping tablespoon cheese each (I find I really need more like 2 tbsp each).
13
Brown the cheese under a broiler and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds veal bones, 2 each chicken bones, 2 each carrots sliced, 1 each onions sliced, and more.

Yes, Authentic French Onion Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic French Onion Soup

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