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 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil; 12 slices from thin loaf French bread (1/2-inch thick slices); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large Spanish onions, quartered, cut into 1/4-inch slices (2 1/2 pounds); 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 9 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; ¾ cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons brandy; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ cup shredded gruyere cheese; snipped fresh chives (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil
12 slices from thin loaf French bread (1/2-inch thick slices)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large Spanish onions, quartered, cut into 1/4-inch slices (2 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
9 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
¾ cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons brandy
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded gruyere cheese
snipped fresh chives (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
With oil, brush both sides of bread slices (croutons); place on baking sheet.
3
Bake 12 minutes, turning once, until croutons are lightly toasted; set aside.
4
In Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
5
Add onions and salt.
6
Cover; cook, stirring twice, until softened, 15 minutes.
7
Uncover; cook until lightly caramelized, 35 minutes.
8
Stir in flour, cook 2 minutes.
9
Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese.
10
Simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes.
11
Remove and discard bay leaf.
12
Preheat broiler.
13
ladle soup into 4 broiler-safe bowls; top with croutons and cheese.
14
Place bowls on baking sheet; broil 4 inches from heat until cheese is bubbly, 2 minutes.
15
Garnish.

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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 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil, 12 slices from thin loaf French bread (1/2-inch thick slices), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 large Spanish onions, quartered, cut into 1/4-inch slices (2 1/2 pounds), 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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