Panera'S French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Panera'S French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sweet creamy butter; 8 cups sliced yellow onions (4 to 5 medium onions); 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce or 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; couple drops Tabasco sauce; focaccia bread; shaved asiago cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sweet creamy butter
8 cups sliced yellow onions (4 to 5 medium onions)
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato sauce or 1 tablespoon ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
couple drops Tabasco sauce
focaccia bread
shaved asiago cheese

1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add sliced onions and saute over high heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until onions turn brown.
2
Add remaining ingredients (except bread and asiago) to the pot and stir to combine. (NOTE: to help the flour blend in, I recommend whisking it into the broth or water before adding) Heat soup until it's boiling, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
3
Make croutons for the top of the soup by slicing foccacia bread (or other bread) into slices. Butter both sides of the slices, then cut into bite-size cubes. Bake the bread in a 425 degree oven for 15 minutes or until crispy. (I cut bread into bite-size pieces first, then spray with spray butter).
4
Serve the soup with a handful of croutons and a couple tablespoons of shaved asiago on top.

417

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sweet creamy butter, 8 cups sliced yellow onions (4 to 5 medium onions), 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth, 3/4 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Panera'S 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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Panera'S French Onion Soup

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