Nita'S American Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Nita'S American Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: hoagie rolls or any suitable bread, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick; 4 slices bacon, fried crisp and reserved; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 4 -5 vidalia onions or 4 -5 sweet onions, peeled,thinly sliced; 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed,peeled,finely minced; 5 cans campbell beef broth (Or 4 Knorr Beef Bouillon Cubes dissolved in 7 cups Hot water); 1 tablespoon kitchen bouquet browning sauce (do NOT substitute); 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 - 1 1/2 cup red wine (American); 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 -3 green onions or 2 -3 shallots, peeled,sliced thin; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; swiss gruyere (NOT French) or swiss cheese slice

Servings: persons

hoagie rolls or any suitable bread, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick
4 slices bacon, fried crisp and reserved
4 tablespoons melted butter
4 -5 vidalia onions or 4 -5 sweet onions, peeled,thinly sliced
2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed,peeled,finely minced
5 cans campbell beef broth (Or 4 Knorr Beef Bouillon Cubes dissolved in 7 cups Hot water)
1 tablespoon kitchen bouquet browning sauce (do NOT substitute)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 - 1 1/2 cup red wine (American)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 -3 green onions or 2 -3 shallots, peeled,sliced thin
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
swiss gruyere (NOT French) or swiss cheese slice

1
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, fry 4 strips of bacon until crisp.
2
Drain on paper towels.
3
Reserve bacon fat for another use.
4
In same pan, over low heat, melt butter.
5
Add onions and saute them over medium-low heat until onion is somewhat translucent and tender, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir frequently until onions caramelize and are golden brown.
7
Stir in garlic.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Do NOT burn.
10
In a large pot or Dutch Oven, combine onions, beef broth, Kitchen Bouquet and dark brown sugar.
11
Simmer gently for 1 hour, stir occasionally.
12
Meanwhile, spray or spread bread of choice with a thin coating of butter.
13
Toast lightly and place it in a 225 Degrees F.
14
warm oven and allow it to dry out.
15
Add wine and oregano to soup.
16
Cook for another 20 minutes.
17
Add shallots and cook another 5 minutes.
18
Season with black pepper.
19
Remove bread from oven.
20
Increase oven temperature to 350 Degrees F.
21
Place oven dried bread (or use Croutons) in 4 ovenproof soup bowls.
22
Ladle soup on top and sprinkle with crumbled crisp bacon.
23
Cover top of bowls with cheese slices.
24
Place in preheated oven and bake about 20 minutes or until cheese melts.
25
Serve immediately.
26
ENJOY!

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: hoagie rolls or any suitable bread, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick, 4 slices bacon, fried crisp and reserved, 4 tablespoons melted butter, 4 -5 vidalia onions or 4 -5 sweet onions, peeled,thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Nita'S American 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!

Nita'S American Onion Soup

Tips for the best results

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