French onion soup is a classic dish that is often enjoyed in the winter months. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is made with beef broth, onions, and bread. French onion soup is typically served with a slice of French bread that has been toasted and topped with cheese. This article will provide a recipe for a delicious and easy-to-make French onion soup with French bread toast.
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FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH SWISS-TOPPED TOAST
In my opinion, the key to a delicious French onion soup is a dark, savory broth, which you get from beef broth. If you want a vegetarian version, it can be hard to do with vegetable broth. To achieve the earthy tones I'm looking for, I've used a few nontraditional ingredients for this soup. I think it is a winner. -Paul DeBenedictis, Reading, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter and oil until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 1 hour or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in the thyme, brown sugar and vinegar., Combine the flour and broth until blended. Gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in the beer, wine, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, pepper, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Top each with a cheese slice; broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with cheese-topped toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the soup: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the onions in half from root to tip, then slice them thin.
- Melt the butter in a heavy ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onions, stir to coat them in the butter and cook, covered, until translucent and soft, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the pot to the oven with the lid slightly ajar. Roast the onions for 1 hour, stirring twice to keep them from burning. (Some brown bits on the bottom of the pan are fine though.)
- Return the pot to the stovetop over medium heat (keep the oven on) and pour in the wine. Stir, scraping the pan. Cook until the wine reduces, 5 minutes. Next, add the beef broth, chicken broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes.
- For the croutons: Meanwhile, drizzle slices of French bread with olive oil and toast in the oven until golden. Set aside.
- To serve, turn on the oven broiler. Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls. Place 1 or 2 pieces of the croutons on top of each serving of soup, depending on the size of the bowl. Place a thick slice of cheese on top of each bowl, then place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil just long enough for the cheese to become melted, bubbly and slightly toasted.
- Serve immediately.
FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH FRENCH BREAD TOAST
I got this savory recipe from a co-worker my first year out of college. It's been a family favorite ever since. --Janaan Cunningham
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, melt butter. Add onions and sugar; cook over low heat until lightly browned, about 1 hour. , Sprinkle flour over onions and stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the water, salt, dried onion, bouillon, garlic salt and pepper., Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes., Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top with a slice of toasted bread; sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
FRENCH ONION SOUP I
The best onion soup you will ever have!!!!!
Provided by chefbuzz
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes French Onion Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter or margarine in a 4 quart saucepan. Stir in sugar. Cook onions over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Stir in flour until well blended with the onions and pan juices. Add water, wine, and beef broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover soup, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cut four 1 inch thick slices of bread from the loaf. Toast the bread slices at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) just until browned, about 10 minutes. Reserve the remaining bread to serve with the soup.
- Ladle soup into four 12 ounce, oven-safe bowls. Place 1 slice toasted bread on top of the soup in each bowl. Fold Swiss cheese slices, and fit onto toasted bread slices. Place soup bowls on a cookie sheet for easier handling.
- Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or just until cheese is melted
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732 calories, Carbohydrate 79.3 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 2004.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS
The whole family will enjoy this intensely flavorful soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and chopped onions; saute, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes.
- Pour chicken and beef stocks into the saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Heat broiler. Ladle soup into six 16-ounce ovenproof bowls, and float 3 slices of bread on top of each. Sprinkle the cheese over bread slices in each bowl, dividing evenly. Place bowls on a rimmed baking sheet, and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Let soup cool slightly before serving.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Make and share this French Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Cheese
Time 4h15m
Yield 6-8 soups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook onions, and garlic on low heat(DO NOT BROWN) in hot butter for about 20 minutes and stir several times.
- Transfer onion mixture to 4-5 quart slow cooker and add beef broth, worcestershire, pepper, and 1 cup water.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-8 hours or on high for 2 1/2-4 hours.
- Before serving soup, toast bread slices with cheese slice on top.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is light brown and bubbly.
- Ladle soup into bowls, and top with toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 1526.2, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 20.1
FRENCH ONION SOUP
There are several onion soup recipes on zaar, but this one is a little different and one that I've been making for years. I can't remember where I got it from, though. It doesn't take long to prepare.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Stocks
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter.
- Add onions, garlic and brown sugar, cook about 15-20 minutes until golden and tender.
- Add in flour, beef broth, vinegar, 2 cups water, heat to boiling.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut 8 1/2-inch thick slices of bread.
- Toast slices in 325°F oven until brown.
- Turn oven to 425°F.
- When soup is ready, spoon into soup bowls or soup crocks.
- Place 2 slices of toast in each bowl. (If desired, cube the toast before placing in soup.
- Sprinkle each bowl with shredded cheese.
- Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.1, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 1991.5, Carbohydrate 81.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.8, Protein 23.5
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Our French onion soup is deliciously rich and easy to make at home. This savoury soup is perfect for using up a garden glut and great for dinner parties
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add the onions and fry with the lid on for 10 mins until soft.
- Sprinkle in the sugar and cook for 20 mins more, stirring frequently, until caramelised. The onions should be really golden, full of flavour and soft when pinched between your fingers. Take care towards the end to ensure that they don't burn.
- Add the garlic cloves for the final few minutes of the onions' cooking time, then sprinkle in the plain flour and stir well.
- Increase the heat and keep stirring as you gradually add the wine, followed by the beef stock. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins.
- To serve, turn on the grill, and toast the bread. Ladle the soup into heatproof bowls.
- Put a slice or two of toast on top of the bowls of soup, and pile on the gruyère. Grill until melted. Alternatively, you can cook the toasts under the grill, then add them to the soup to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to make the soup. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the soup from burning.
- Slice the onions thinly. This will help them to caramelize evenly.
- Cook the onions over low heat for at least 30 minutes, or until they are deeply caramelized. This will give the soup a rich, flavorful base.
- Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
- Add a splash of white wine or cognac to the soup for extra flavor.
- Use a baguette or other crusty bread for the toast. This will help to soak up the soup and make it even more delicious.
- Top the soup with a generous amount of Gruyère cheese. This will give it a gooey, melted texture that is irresistible.
- Serve the soup immediately, while it is still hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
French onion soup is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is rich, flavorful, and comforting. The caramelized onions give the soup a deep, complex flavor, and the Gruyère cheese adds a gooey, melted texture that is irresistible. Served with a side of crusty bread, French onion soup is a meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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