Canadian (French) Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Canadian (French) Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, divided; 3 red onions, thinly sliced; 5 cups water; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 (12 ounce) bottle Canadian beer (such as Steam Whistle Pilsner(R)); 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 bay leaf (optional); freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup garlic croutons, or as needed; 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian three-cheese blend

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, divided
3 red onions, thinly sliced
5 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 (12 ounce) bottle Canadian beer (such as Steam Whistle Pilsner(R))
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 bay leaf (optional)
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup garlic croutons, or as needed
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian three-cheese blend

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in onions and saute until onions are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove onions with a slotted spoon; set aside.
3
Pour water into the saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil. Stir remaining butter, beef bouillon cubes, and chicken bouillon cube into water until dissolved. Stir in beer, garlic, bay leaf, and sauteed onions; season with pepper. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Fill oven-proof bowls 3/4 full with soup. Place bowls on a baking tray; top with croutons and shredded cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove baking tray from oven.
6
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
7
Return soup to the oven; broil until cheese is browned, about 3 minutes.

697

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, divided, 3 red onions, thinly sliced, 5 cups water, 2 beef bouillon cubes, and more.

Yes, Canadian (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.

Canadian (French) Onion Soup

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