French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 large white onions (about 2 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Madeira; 4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 4 cups beef stock or canned low-sodium broth; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional); Six thick slices stale sourdough bread; 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 6 1/2 ounces); 2 scallions, chopped

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large white onions (about 2 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Madeira
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
4 cups beef stock or canned low-sodium broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
Six thick slices stale sourdough bread
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 6 1/2 ounces)
2 scallions, chopped

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
2
Add the onions and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until softened and starting to brown, about 15 minutes.
3
Add 2 tablespoons of the Madeira, reduce the heat to moderate and cook until evaporated.
4
Continue adding a total of 1/2 cup of the Madeira, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring often and cooking until evaporated before adding more, about 15 minutes.
5
Continue cooking the onions, stirring, until deep brown, about 10 minutes more.
6
Add the chicken and beef stocks to the saucepan and bring to a rolling boil.
7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the soup is flavorful and the onions are tender, about 1 hour.
8
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the balsamic vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons of Madeira.
9
Preheat the broiler.
10
Arrange 6 ovenproof bowls on a baking sheet.
11
Divide the soup among the bowls, top each with a bread slice and cover the bread with the cheese.
12
Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
13
Garnish the soup with the scallions and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 large white onions (about 2 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Madeira, 4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth, 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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