French onion soup is a classic French dish that is both comforting and delicious. It is made with caramelized onions, beef broth, and croutons, and is typically served with Gruyère cheese melted on top. The soup is said to have originated in the 18th century, and has since become a popular dish all over the world. If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup to warm you up on a cold day, French onion soup is a great option. With its rich flavor and simple ingredients, it's sure to become a favorite in your household.
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CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP
Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
RICH AND SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP
We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation.
Provided by Lori Levin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes French Onion Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
- Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven broiler.
- Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1578.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
EASY FRENCH ONION SOUP
This soup is simple to make after work. My husband thinks it is as good if not better than any we've ever had in a restaurant.
Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place onions and butter in saucepan.
- Sauté on medium heat until onions are tender.
- Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes (don't let garlic burn).
- Add beef broth, consomme, and Woschershire sauce.
- Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Take ovenproof bowls (I use over-sized coffee mugs) and place 0.125 cup of cheese in bottom of each bowl.
- Fill bowl with soup leaving room at the top.
- Place toasted French bread on top.
- Top with 0.125 cup Swiss cheese.
- Place under broiler until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
- Caution--bowls will be hot!
SPECIAL FRENCH ONION SOUP
Combined with a salad, this rich soup is a meal for my husband and me. I top it with Brie, prosciutto and garlic on French bread to make it extra tasty. -Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter with 1/4 cup oil; add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Cook 45 minutes longer or until onions are golden, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb; brush with remaining oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. , Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; mash and set aside., Add wine to the onion mixture; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, cayenne and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes., Place bread on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Spread each slice with Brie and mashed garlic; sprinkle with prosciutto. , Discard bay leaf from soup; ladle 1 cup each into nine ovenproof bowls. Top with one slice of toast; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
My seven-year-old daughter Heather and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy, so we appreciate quick and tasty recipes like this one. Hot and delicious, this soup hits the spot for lunch or dinner. -Sandra Chambers, Carthage, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large covered saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add water, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Ladle hot soup into six ovenproof bowls. Top each with a piece of French bread. Cut each slice of cheese in half and place over the bread. Broil until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP
Cevennes onions hail from the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes region of France and are very sweet and mild. Once they're caramelized to a golden brown, the onions fortify with wine, sherry, and smoked paprika. Right before serving, the soup is topped with bread covered in nutty Gruyère and broiled until melted.
Provided by Benjamin Vaschetti
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and the salt, stir, and cover, letting the onions soften for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and let the onions caramelize until golden brown, stirring occasionally. (Adjust the heat if the onions are browning too quickly.) The caramelization process may take 45 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the stock in a saucepan over low heat.
- Once the onions are caramelized, add the wine and sherry to the pot and allow the liquid to come to a boil.
- Stir in the flour and smoked paprika and let thicken for a minute or two. Slowly add the warm broth, salt, and the pepper to the onions and boil uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into the casseroles and cover the top with bread slices. Sprinkle each casserole generously with the cheese.
- Broil in the oven until the cheese melts and browns, watching carefully, a minute or two.
TASTY FRENCH ONION SOUP
When my husband asked me to make this soup for a dinner at church, I prepared a huge pot and counted on having some left for us. But he came home with an empty pan and many requests for the recipe!-Lise Thomson, Magrath, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the onions, sugar and pepper in oil until onions are softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until onions are a deep golden brown. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of French bread; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, butter, yellow onion, salt, sugar, flour, beef stock, white wine, ground sage, whole bay leaf, french bread, cognac, swiss cheese, pepper, parmesan cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add butter. Once the butter is melted, stir the onions and coat with oil and butter.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes, checking occasionally.
- Turn up the heat to medium-high. Add ½ tsp salt and sugar. Stir and keep cooking until onions are brown and caramelized. (the bottom of the pan will develop some browning, it's very important!)
- Stir in flour one tablespoon at a time and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Preheat Oven To 325˚F (160˚C).
- Add 1 cup (235 ml) of the beef broth. Use a whisk to scrape up (deglaze) the browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the remaining five cups of beef stock, wine, sage and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
- In the meantime, cut the french bread or baguette into ½ inch (10 mm) thick pieces. Brush with oil on both sides and bake at 325˚F (160˚C) for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Once they are done, increase oven temperature to 350˚F (175˚C).
- Add optional ingredients.
- In an oven safe bowl, pour the onion soup, filling about ¾ of the way full. Top with a piece of baked french bread, and generously sprinkle swiss and parmesan on top.
- Bake for two to three minutes or until the cheese has melted completely and become slightly golden.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1549 calories, Carbohydrate 167 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 38 grams
CREAMY FRENCH ONION SOUP
I enjoy inviting people into my home to sample flavorful foods like this creamy soup. You'll find it's a nice twist on the traditional version. -Minnie Paulson, Standley, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Combine sour cream and milk. Stir into soup; heat through (do not boil). Place a slice of toasted bread on each soup bowl; ladle soup over bread. Sprinkle with cheese
Nutrition Facts :
EASY AND AMAZING FRENCH ONION SOUP
Beer adds a depth of flavor to this soup that can't be beat! Using beef and chicken broth enhances the flavor too. So simple!
Provided by Keep it Simple!
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes French Onion Soup Recipes
Time 1h7m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring frequently, until well browned, about 20 minutes. Add garlic; stir constantly for 1 minute. Pour in beef broth, chicken broth, and pale ale. Stir black pepper and bay leaves into the soup.
- Bring soup to a simmer. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on low. Spread French bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Broil French bread slices until very lightly toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Divide mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over bread.
- Broil bread until cheeses are bubbly and browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and top each bowl with a slice of French bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1181.3 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
SLOW COOKER FRENCH ONION SOUP
This is a ridiculously easy soup, especially since it cooks in a slow cooker! When it's been simmering all day, you come home to an amazing aroma and a fabulous meal for a cold winter day.
Provided by Chandrav
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes French Onion Soup Recipes
Time 5h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir onions until they become translucent, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle onions with sugar; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are soft and browned, at least 30 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir sherry into onion mixture and scrape bottom of pot to dissolve small bits of browned food from the pot. Transfer onions into a slow cooker and pour in beef broth. Season to taste with sea salt; stir in thyme and bay leaf. Cover cooker, set on High, and cook 4 to 6 hours. If desired, set on Low and cook 8 to 10 hours.
- About 10 minutes before serving, set oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Broil bread slices until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Combine Gruyere, Emmental, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses in a bowl, tossing lightly. Fill oven-safe soup crocks 3/4 full of onion soup and float a bread slice in each bowl. Top with about 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture per serving.
- Place filled bowls onto a baking sheet and broil until cheese topping is lightly browned and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 595.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality beef broth as the base of your soup. This will give the soup a rich, flavorful taste.
- Sauté the onions slowly and patiently. This will help them to caramelize and develop a deep, complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to add a little bit of sugar to the onions. This will help them to caramelize even more and will also balance out the acidity of the wine.
- Use a good quality Gruyère cheese. This cheese is essential for the classic French onion soup flavor.
- Serve the soup hot, with plenty of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
French onion soup is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is rich, flavorful, and comforting. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious French onion soup at home. So next time you're looking for a warm and hearty meal, give this recipe a try.
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