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French Onion Soup Recipe: 1 Secret to Ultimate Taste

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 85 minutes
  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

This recipe makes a savory soup with caramelized onions and beef broth. You top each bowl with toasted bread and melted cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 5 large yellow onions
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups beef stock
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 baguette
  • 2 cups Gruyere cheese

Instructions

  1. Slice onions into thin rings.
  2. Melt butter and oil in a large pot.
  3. Cook onions on medium heat for 45 minutes until brown.
  4. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add wine to the pot.
  6. Pour in beef stock and add thyme and bay leaf.
  7. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  8. Toast baguette slices.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls.
  10. Place bread on top and cover with cheese.
  11. Broil until cheese bubbles.

Notes

  • Use sweet onions for better results.
  • Keep heat low to avoid burning.
  • Use oven-safe bowls.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350

Keywords: french onion soup recipe, caramelized onions, beef broth, gruyere cheese, croutons