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 1/2 lb. yellow onions; 3 Tbsp. butter or oleo; 1/4 tsp. black pepper (coarse); 1 Tbsp. flour (regular); 3 cans beef broth; 3 c. water; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper; French bread (8 slices); 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese; 1 c. Swiss cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1
Peel onions, slice thinly (about 5 cups).
2
Put butter in a 4-quart saucepan; heat over moderately high heat until butter melts.
3
Add onions and pepper to butter.
4
Saute onion mixture, stirring often
5
until onions are a light golden brown.
6
Sprinkle onions with flour; stir until all traces of flour disappear.
7
Cook 1 minute longer, stirring constantly.
8
Remove from heat. Gradually add beef broth, stirring onion mixture all the time; stir in water and bay leaf.
9
Return to moderately high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
10
Reduce heat to low. Cook onion soup, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
11
Discard bay leaf; add salt and pepper to taste.

449

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 1/2 lb. yellow onions, 3 Tbsp. butter or oleo, 1/4 tsp. black pepper (coarse), 1 Tbsp. flour (regular), 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.

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French Onion Soup

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