Don'T Mess With Tradition French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Don'T Mess With Tradition French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, reserved; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper; 1 pinch sugar; 1/4 cup Marsala wine; 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 2 cups beef stock; 1/4 French baguette, cut into rounds; 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, reserved
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 pinch sugar
1/4 cup Marsala wine
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 cups beef stock
1/4 French baguette, cut into rounds
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Heat the butter and oil over medium heat in a sturdy soup pot. Once the butter and oil are sizzling, add the onions and 1 clove of chopped garlic. Saute the onions and garlic for about 5 - 7 minutes, until translucent and tender.
3
Add the thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and sugar. Saute the mixture for 5 more minutes.
4
As the mixture is sauting, cut the baguette into rounds, discarding the end. Toast in the oven on a sheet tray for about 7 minutes until golden brown and crunchy. When the rounds are removed from the oven, rub each round with the raw clove of garlic. Turn the oven temperature to the broil setting.
5
Deglaze the pot with the Marsala, using a wooden spoon to lift up all of the caramelized bits. Add the flour to the onions and stir until combined (about 2 minutes). Pour in the beef broth and bring the heat to high. Allow the soup to boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Ladle the soup into 2 oven-safe bowls. Top with as many baguette rounds that you can fit in one layer. Top each bowl with 3 ounces of shredded Gruyere. Make sure to reach the ends of the bowls with the cheese.
7
Broil for about 4 - 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is golden brown and bubbling. Let the soup cool for 10 minutes until eating.

386

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 2 cloves of garlic, reserved, and more.

Yes, Don'T Mess With Tradition 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.

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Don'T Mess With Tradition French Onion Soup

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