Classic French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds onions, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 6 cups condensed beef broth or 2 quarts beef stock; 2cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 8 slices stale french bread; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds onions, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons flour
6 cups condensed beef broth or 2 quarts beef stock
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
8 slices stale french bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup parmesan cheese

1
Heat the 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoon olive oil in a large kettle or dutch oven, stir in onions. Cook covered over low heat stirring occasionally, until onions are transparent about 20 minutes.
2
Uncover add salt and sugar. Increase heat and continue cooking for 20 minutes, until onions are a rich golden brown.
3
Sprinkle flour over onions, then cook and stir a few minutes to cook flour.
4
Add broth, garlic and bay leaf. Simmer partly covered for 40 minutes.
5
Place stale bread on a jelly roll pan. Combine the remaining butter and oil and pour over bread. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese. Place under broiler a few minutes until cheese is melted.
6
Pour the hot soup into 8 individual oven proof casseroles, or into a large 10 cup oven proof casserole. Float the bread on top and sprinkle remaining cheese over bread

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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: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pounds onions, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Classic 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.

Classic French Onion Soup

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