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 butter; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 large onions, finely sliced; 5 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 14 quarts beef stock; ½ cup dry white wine; 3 cups swiss cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons brandy (optional); 1 loaf French bread, sliced and toasted

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large onions, finely sliced
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons flour
2 14 quarts beef stock
½ cup dry white wine
3 cups swiss cheese, grated
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
1 loaf French bread, sliced and toasted

1
In large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat butter & olive oil on medium high.
2
Add onions and cook 10-12 minutes until soft and beginning to brown.
3
Putting 1 garlic clove aside, finely chop the rest and add to onions.
4
Add sugar and thyme and continue cooking on medium heat for 30-35 minutes until onions are brown, stirring frequently.
5
Sprinkle flour over and stir until well-blended.
6
Stir in wine and stock and bring to boil.
7
Skim off foam.
8
Lower heat and simmer 45 minutes.
9
Add brandy if desired.
10
Heat broiler.
11
Rub each slice toasted French bread with reserved garlic.
12
Place flameproof soup bowls on cookie sheet and fill 3/4 full with soup.
13
Float a piece of toast in each bowl.
14
Top with grated cheese, dividing evenly.
15
Broil 6 inches from heat for 3-4 minutes until cheese begins to melt and bubble.
16
Serve hot.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 large onions, finely sliced, 5 garlic cloves, 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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