Hubby's Favorite French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Hubby's Favorite French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium onions, sliced; 3 tablespoons butter; 21 ounces beef broth, condensed; 1 ½ cups water; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 4 slices French bread, toasted; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1
In a large nonstick pot melt butter over med-high heat.
2
Stir in onions to coat with butter.
3
Cook uncovered 10 minutes stirring often.
4
Reduce to medium low heat and cook for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
5
Stir in broth, water, pepper, thyme and bay leaf- bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
6
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Remove bay leaf.
8
Place toasted bread in the bottom of oven proof bowls, add onion soup and top with mozzarella.
9
Sprinkle with Parmesan.
10
* do not use glass bowls*.
11
Set oven to broil.
12
Place bowls on cookie sheet.
13
Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

222

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Protein

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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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium onions, sliced, 3 tablespoons butter, 21 ounces beef broth, condensed, 1 ½ cups water, and more.

Yes, Hubby's Favorite 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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Hubby's Favorite French Onion Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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