French Onion Soup (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups); 1/4 lb unsalted butter; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry; 1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup cognac; 1 1/2 cups good dry white wine; 4 cups beef stock; 4 cups veal stock (or just double up on the beef stock); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; freshly grated parmesan cheese (or a cheese of your choice)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups)
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup cognac
1 1/2 cups good dry white wine
4 cups beef stock
4 cups veal stock (or just double up on the beef stock)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese (or a cheese of your choice)

1
In a large stockpot on medium-high heat, saute the onions with the butter and bay leaf for 20 minutes, until the onions turn a rich golden brown color.
2
Deglaze the pan with the sherry and brandy and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
3
Add the white wine and simmer uncovered for 15 more minutes.
4
Add the beef and veal stocks plus salt and pepper.
5
Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
6
Remove the bay leaf, taste for salt and pepper, and serve hot with grated Parmesan.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups), 1/4 lb unsalted butter, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry, and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten 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 (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten

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