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 medium validalia onion; 1 medium red onion; olive oil; Salt and Pepper; 1 - 4 cup carton of beef broth; one medium carrot, grated coarsely; one rib celery, chopped finely; 2 Tblsp Olive oil; 1 sprig of fresh thyme or a sprinkling of dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 baguette, sliced thinly; garlic spread, premade or homemade; Enough grated Mozarella to cover tops of bowls.

Servings: persons

1 medium validalia onion
1 medium red onion
olive oil
Salt and Pepper
1 - 4 cup carton of beef broth
one medium carrot, grated coarsely
one rib celery, chopped finely
2 Tblsp Olive oil
1 sprig of fresh thyme or a sprinkling of dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 baguette, sliced thinly
garlic spread, premade or homemade
Enough grated Mozarella to cover tops of bowls.

1
Preheat oven to 350
2
Put onions in oven, with peel on, intact, covered with a coating of olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper, in baking dish, covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
3
In a large saucepan, that will hold the soup in the end, cover bottom with the 2 Tblsp olive oil, and cook the carrots and celery till softened. Add the beef broth, thyme and bay leaf and simmer.
4
Take onions out of oven and allow to cool to handle. Peel the outer peel, discard peel, chop the cooked insides coarsely. Add to the broth. Continue to simmer.
5
Prepare the baguette slices, broiling both sides that have been buttered with garlic spread.
6
Serve out the soup in desired servings, top with 1-2 slices of broiled baguette, depending on how large the bowl is, then cover the top of baguette with a generous amount of Mozarella cheese. Place the bowls on a cookie sheet and slide under the preheated broiler, until golden. Enjoy!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium validalia onion, 1 medium red onion, olive oil, Salt and Pepper, 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.

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French Onion Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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