Uncle Bill's French Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Uncle Bill's French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups water; 2 lbs beef bones with marrow; 5 large celery tops (leaves); 2 large bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 medium onions, sliced thin; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 21 fluid ounces beef consomme soup (2 - 10.5 ounce cans); 10 12 fluid ounces beef broth; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon granulated garlic powder; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 6 ounces light beer; 12 slices French bread, lightly toasted; 1 large garlic clove, for rub on toast; 1 cup grated gruyere cheese; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

½ cups water
2 lbs beef bones with marrow
5 large celery tops (leaves)
2 large bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 medium onions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
21 fluid ounces beef consomme soup (2 - 10.5 ounce cans)
10 12 fluid ounces beef broth
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
6 ounces light beer
12 slices French bread, lightly toasted
1 large garlic clove, for rub on toast
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1
In a large cooking pot, add water, celery tops, bay leaves, salt and soup bones.
2
Bing to boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 4 hours.
3
Remove bones and meat, celery tops and bay leaves and discard.
4
Transfer stock to a large bowl, refrigerate until cooled and fat sets.
5
Skim all fat off and discard.
6
Set soup stock aside.
7
Slice onions thin.
8
In a large frying pan add butter and sliced onions and saute' until light brown, about 15 minutes, stirring often, but DO NOT BURN.
9
In a large cooking pot, add stock (measure stock so that you have 12 cups) and if necessary, make up the difference with water.
10
Add sautee'd onions, consomme soup, beef broth, sugar, granulated garlic powder, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
11
Adjust spices to taste.
12
TO SERVE.
13
Pour soup into oven-proof soup bowls leaving enough room in bowl to add 1 tablespoon of beer.
14
Rub each piece of toasted French Bread with garlic.
15
Place 1 piece of toasted French bread on top of soup.
16
Sprinkle top of toast liberally with grated Gruyere cheese and Mozzarella cheese.
17
Place bowls of soup on a metal tray or cookie sheet.
18
Place under broiler (about 3 inches below elements) and broil until cheese melts and puffs up, about 3 to 4 minutes.
19
Serve immediately.

2287

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

217

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups water, 2 lbs beef bones with marrow, 5 large celery tops (leaves), 2 large bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Uncle Bill'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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Uncle Bill's French Onion Soup

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