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: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon butter; 8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup port wine; 2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef broth; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick); 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved; 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup port wine
2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

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In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer.
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Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400u00b0. Place baguette slices on a
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; brush both sides with remaining oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic.
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To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on
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; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

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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: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 tablespoon butter, 8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 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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