Soupe A L’Oignon (French Onion Soup) Recipe

Name: Soupe A L’Oignon (French Onion Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 6 cups thin vertically sliced onion (about 2 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (32-ounce) box 100% fat-free, 50% less-sodium beef broth; 4 cups water; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 ounces Gruyere cheese, cut into 4 thin slices

Servings: persons

4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 cups thin vertically sliced onion (about 2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (32-ounce) box 100% fat-free, 50% less-sodium beef broth
4 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 ounces Gruyere cheese, cut into 4 thin slices

1
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Partially cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar and pepper; cook, uncovered, until deep golden brown (about 35 minutes), stirring frequently. Sprinkle onion with flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth, water, and wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce; stir well.
2
Preheat broiler to high.
3
Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan; broil for 2 minutes or until toasted, turning after 1 minute.
4
Divide soup evenly among each of 4 broiler-safe soup bowls. Top each serving with 1 bread slice and 1 cheese slice. Place soup bowls on jelly-roll pan; broil for 4 minutes or until tops are golden brown and cheese bubbles.
5
This recipe was updated for the November, 2012 25th anniversary issue.

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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 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread baguette, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 6 cups thin vertically sliced onion (about 2 pounds), 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Soupe 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.

Soupe A L’Oignon (French Onion Soup)

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