Department Store Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Department Store Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 5 pounds onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 quarts beef broth; 1 cup white wine (optional); 1 dash browning sauce; 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
5 pounds onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 quarts beef broth
1 cup white wine (optional)
1 dash browning sauce
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1
Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
2
Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally for 1 1/2 hours.
3
When the onions are ready, add the pepper, salt, bay leaf and flour.
4
Stir over low heat for 10 minutes.
5
Pour in the beef broth and white wine.
6
Simmer for 2 hours over low heat.
7
Adjust the coloring to a rich brown with the browning sauce.
8
Taste, and adjust salt if needed.
9
Preheat your oven's broiler.
10
Ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls, and place them on a baking sheet.
11
Float a slice of French bread in each bowl, and top with some Swiss cheese.
12
Broil until cheese is browned.
13
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: 1/2 cup butter, 5 pounds onions, thinly sliced, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Department Store 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.

Department Store Onion Soup

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