Favorite French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Favorite French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings; 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings; 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup sherry or beef broth; 1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth; 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth; 6 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick); 2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup sherry or beef broth
1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
6 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

1
In a Dutch oven, saute the onions, sugar, thyme, herbes de provence, salt and pepper in oil; cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
2
Add sherry and wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Place bread slices on an ungreased
4
. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
5
Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of toast; sprinkle with cheese. Place bowls on a
6
. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is golden.

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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: 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings, 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings, 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Favorite 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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