French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs (.9 kg). yellow onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp (15 ml). olive oil; 3 tbsp (45 ml). butter or margarine; 1 tsp (5 ml). brown sugar; 2 tbsp (30 ml). molasses; 1 tsp (5 ml). salt; 1 tsp (5 ml). pepper; 3 tbsp (45 ml). all-purpose flour; 2 quarts (1900 ml) beef broth; 3/4 cup (175 ml) vermouth; 5 (3/4-inch thick) slices French bread, toasted and halved; 2 cups (475 ml) (8 oz (224 grm).) shredded Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

2 lbs (.9 kg). yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp (15 ml). olive oil
3 tbsp (45 ml). butter or margarine
1 tsp (5 ml). brown sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml). molasses
1 tsp (5 ml). salt
1 tsp (5 ml). pepper
3 tbsp (45 ml). all-purpose flour
2 quarts (1900 ml) beef broth
3/4 cup (175 ml) vermouth
5 (3/4-inch thick) slices French bread, toasted and halved
2 cups (475 ml) (8 oz (224 grm).) shredded Swiss cheese

1
Combine onion, oil and butter in a large saucepan; cook, covered, over medium heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Stir in brown sugar, molasses, salt and pepper.
3
Simmer, covered, 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Gradually add beef broth and vermouth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
6
Reduce heat and simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Ladle soup into 10 individual baking dishes.
8
Top each half with a slice of bread, and sprinkle with cheese.
9
Place under broiler 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.

475

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 lbs (.9 kg). yellow onions, thinly sliced, 1 tbsp (15 ml). olive oil, 3 tbsp (45 ml). butter or margarine, 1 tsp (5 ml). brown sugar, 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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