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: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 pounds sweet onions halved and sliced thin; 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 2 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 baguette small, cut into 1/2-inch slices; shredded cheese; Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pounds sweet onions halved and sliced thin
1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
3/4 cup dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 baguette small, cut into 1/2-inch slices
shredded cheese
Parmesan cheese

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["Add butter to stock pot and cook until melted. Add onions, 2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, brown sugar and thyme. Cook onions over medium heat until onions are softened and deep golden brown (20-30 minutes.", "Add stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently for 20-30 minutes. Mix flour and soy sauce to form a slurry. Whisk in to soup and whisk until smooth. Cook an additional 5 minutes.", "Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange bread slices in single layer on baking sheet and bake until bread is golden at edges, about 10 minutes.
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Turn oven to BROIL.", "Divide toasted bread into soup bowls or crocks. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
3
Ladle hot soup into bowl until full. Top with plenty of mozzarella (or cheese of your choice), and broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned."]

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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: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 pounds sweet onions halved and sliced thin, 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 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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