My Own French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: My Own French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups onions, thinly sliced (I use yellow); 3 tablespoons margarine (I use Promise butter spread) or 3 tablespoons butter (I use Promise butter spread); 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon beef base or 1 teaspoon bouillon; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 dash pepper; 4 ounces swiss cheese, shredded; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 6 slices French bread, toasted

Servings: persons

4 cups onions, thinly sliced (I use yellow)
3 tablespoons margarine (I use Promise butter spread) or 3 tablespoons butter (I use Promise butter spread)
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
3 cups water
1 teaspoon beef base or 1 teaspoon bouillon
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash pepper
4 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
6 slices French bread, toasted

1
In 5 quart dutch oven, saute` onions in butter over low heat 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown and tender.
2
Stir in beef broth,beef consomme`, beef base, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 20 minutes.
5
In a medium bowl combine cheeses.
6
Ladle soup into 6 ovenproof bowls.Top each with slice of toasted French bread; sprinkle with about 2 Tablespoons cheese mixture.
7
Broil about 3 to 5 inches from heat for 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
8
(Put bowls on cookie sheet to make it easy).
9
Add additional leftover cheese if desired.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups onions, thinly sliced (I use yellow), 3 tablespoons margarine (I use Promise butter spread) or 3 tablespoons butter (I use Promise butter spread), 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth, 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme, and more.

Yes, My Own 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Own French Onion Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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