French onion soup is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The traditional recipe for French onion soup includes onions, beef broth, white wine, and cheese. However, there are many variations on the classic recipe, including one that uses port wine instead of white wine. Port wine is a sweet, red wine that adds a rich and complex flavor to the soup. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy French onion soup, then you should try the recipe with port wine.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
RESTAURANT-STYLE FRENCH ONION SOUP
Classic French onion soup, similar to one you can get in a restaurant. Made with wine and sherry to bring out the beef flavor of the broth. Two different cheeses top it off to give it that bubbly, browned, and stretchy topping.
Provided by Jenny
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes French Onion Soup Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme until onions are soft and brown, about 30 minutes. Pour in red wine and sherry; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until you can no longer smell alcohol cooking off, about 15 more minutes.
- Sprinkle onion mixture with flour and stir until coated; cook for 10 minutes. Pour in broth, stir to blend in flour, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) while soup is simmering. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toast the baguette slices in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes, turning the bread over halfway through cooking. Remove toast and set aside.
- Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and turn on the oven's broiler.
- Ladle soup into 6 oven-proof crocks, filling them about 3/4 full. Place 1 or 2 bread slices into the bowls and top each with a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of provolone. Carefully place filled crocks onto a sturdy baking sheet.
- Broil soup until the cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.4 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 2169.7 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH PORT WINE
This soup is delicious and rich. We like it best on cold days. You can use more or less broth depending on how thick you like your French Onion Soup. Also try making with a Chardonnay as a delicious variation.
Provided by Leah Thompson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes French Onion Soup Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion slices and garlic to the pot; season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook the onions in the oil mixture until caramelized, stirring every 10 minutes to keep from browning too quickly, about 1 hour.
- Stir the brown sugar and thyme into the caramelized onions; allow the sugar to melt into the onion mixture, about 2 minutes. Pour the wine over the onions and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue simmering another 5 minutes. Add the beef stock; cook together another 10 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Preheat the oven's broiler.
- Ladle the soup into 5 oven-safe crocks arranged onto a baking sheet. Top the soup with a slice of French bread; cover with a slice of Swiss cheese and sprinkle with some of the Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Melt the cheese under the broiler until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 426.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions; sprinkle with salt, cover and cook 10 minutes to get them going. Uncover, add the thyme and bay leaf, and continue cooking until the onions are deeply caramelized, 1 to 11/2 hours.
- Turn the heat up to medium and sprinkle the onions with the flour. Stir and allow the flour to cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine and allow to reduce. Add the beef stock, chicken stock and lemon juice, and simmer, about 10 minutes. Taste the soup, and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Meanwhile, preheat the broiler to high. Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof crocks.
- Mix the Swiss and Parmesan in a small bowl. Top each crock with a baguette slice and evenly distribute the cheese on top of each. Place the crocks under the broiler just until the cheese is bubbly and browning, about 1 minute. Serve hot.
- From Food Network Kitchens: after further testing and to ensure the best results this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Steps:
- In large soup pot, melt the butter with the oil. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add sugar and flour, cook for 1 minute. Add beef broth, water, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in wines, simmer for 2 hours.
- Preheat broiler To Serve: Pour into onion soup crocks. Place a piece of French bread on top. Cover bread with choice of cheese. Place in oven and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network's kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of an
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.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
This is the most amazing french onion soup you will ever have. It is so rich and delicious, the wines give it a very nice flavor. It makes quite a bit so feel free to cut it in half. Enjoy!
Provided by KLBoyle
Categories Onions
Time 3h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot melt butter with oil over med-high heat, add onions and cook until translucent, 12-15 minute.
- Add flour and sugar and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth, water, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 min and stir in wine. Simmer for 2 more hours.
- Preheat broiler. Pour soup into oven safe crocks, top with a piece of bread and top with cheese.
- Place on pan in case of spillage and broil for a few minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 2431.1, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8, Protein 14.3
Tips:
- Use a variety of onions. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of yellow, white, and red onions.
- Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently. This is the key to achieving a rich, flavorful broth. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with bitter onions.
- Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the taste of your soup. Look for a broth that is made with real beef bones, not just bouillon cubes.
- Add a splash of port wine. This will add a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor to your soup.
- Garnish your soup with croutons and Gruyère cheese. This will give it a classic French onion soup look and taste.
Conclusion:
French onion soup is a classic 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 that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a warm and cozy meal, give this recipe a try.
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