Soup A L'Oignon (French Onion Soup) Recipe

Name: Soup A L'Oignon (French Onion Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 3 large onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon flour; 20 ounces condensed beef consomme; 20 ounces water; 2 tablespoons medium sherry (optional); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 8 slices baguette; 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional); 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded (or Swiss); salt & freshly ground black pepper; parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon flour
20 ounces condensed beef consomme
20 ounces water
2 tablespoons medium sherry (optional)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 slices baguette
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional)
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded (or Swiss)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
parsley

1
Heat the butter and oil in a large pan. Add the onions and brown sugar. Simmer gently on medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for about twenty minutes, until the onions are translucent and golden.
2
Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes more.
3
Add the consomme and water, sherry and Worcestershire sauce, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
4
Preheat the broiler. Lightly toast the baguettes on both sides. On one side of each piece spread the mustard and sprinkle on the cheese. Broil until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
5
Ladle the soup into serving bowls , put two croutes on top of each one. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

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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: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 3 large onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Soup A L'Oignon (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.

Soup A L'Oignon (French Onion Soup)

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