French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 4 large vidalia onions, sliced thin and cut to 1-inch strips; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup white wine (Carlo Rossi Rhine works well); ¼ cup sherry wine; 4 (15 ounce) cans beef broth; 1 lb swiss cheese or 1 lb gruyere cheese, shredded; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 8 slices French baguettes, 1/2-inch thick, browned in an oven; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
4 large vidalia onions, sliced thin and cut to 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup white wine (Carlo Rossi Rhine works well)
¼ cup sherry wine
4 (15 ounce) cans beef broth
1 lb swiss cheese or 1 lb gruyere cheese, shredded
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 slices French baguettes, 1/2-inch thick, browned in an oven
salt and pepper

1
In large frying pan, over medium heat, melt butter.
2
Add onions and brown sugar.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized, but not burnt.
4
When caramelized, sprinkle in the flour and stir until well blended.
5
Gradually add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
6
Transfer the cooked onions into a large pot.
7
Stir in beef broth and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to bring to a simmer and add the cream sherry.
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Simmer 15 minutes.
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Adjust to taste with salt, pepper, more brown sugar and more sherry, if desired.
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13
Ladle soup into 1-1/2 cup oven proof bowls.
14
Top each with bread slice; sprinkle with Swiss or Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheeses.
15
Place bowls on a baking sheet.
16
Broil until cheese melts and slightly browns.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, 4 large vidalia onions, sliced thin and cut to 1-inch strips, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon all-purpose 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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