French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. butter; 6 large yellow onions, sliced thin; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 Tbsp. flour; 7 c. chicken stock; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; chunk of butter; 2 onions, sliced; 6 (1/2-inch thick) slices French bread; grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. butter
6 large yellow onions, sliced thin
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
7 c. chicken stock
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
chunk of butter
2 onions, sliced
6 (1/2-inch thick) slices French bread
grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese

1
Melt butter in saucepan. Add 6 sliced onions.
2
Cover with lid and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add sugar and flour.
3
Stir and cook a few minutes, then stir in stock, salt (remember the Parmesan is salty) and pepper.
4
Simmer 30 minutes. Taste now and adjust seasonings. Stir and cook 2 sliced onions in chunk of butter until caramelized.
5
Once crisp and brown, add to soup for color and taste. Toast bread and place in warm oven to dry out. Fill earthenware bowls with soup.
6
Place toasted bread on top of soup.
7
Let sink and soak up soup, then sprinkle with cheese. Broil a few minutes to brown cheese.
8
(May use casserole dish in lieu of bowls.)
9
Yields 6 servings.

1033

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

133

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. butter, 6 large yellow onions, sliced thin, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

French Onion Soup

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