Hearty French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted margarine; 4 medium yellow onions, sliced; 1/8 tsp. sugar; 2 Tbsp. flour; 5 c. low sodium beef broth; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 Tbsp. brandy (optional); 4 slices toasted French bread (each about 1/4-inch thick); 1 clove garlic, split lengthwise; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 Tbsp. unsalted margarine
4 medium yellow onions, sliced
1/8 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
5 c. low sodium beef broth
1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. brandy (optional)
4 slices toasted French bread (each about 1/4-inch thick)
1 clove garlic, split lengthwise
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1
In large heavy saucepan, melt the margarine over moderate heat; add onions and cook, uncovered, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
2
Blend in sugar and flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes longer.
3
Add beef broth, wine, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; heat to moderately high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes.
4
Adjust heat so the mixture bubbles gently; simmer, partly covered, for 30 minutes.
5
Remove and discard bay leaf; stir in brandy, if desired.
6
Preheat broiler; rub each piece of bread with the garlic and sprinkle with cheese.
7
Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof bowls and float a piece of bread, cheese side up, in each one.
8
Place bowls in the broiler 4 to 6 inches from the heat and broil until the cheese is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Serves 4.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted margarine, 4 medium yellow onions, sliced, 1/8 tsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty French Onion Soup

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