FRENCH ONION SOUP
In 1954, what was then called the Food News Department of The New York Times released a pamphlet simply called "Soups," which had 20 recipes for soups "thick and thin, hot and cold," including those for minestrone, shrimp bisque and this French onion soup. We've updated the recipe adding sherry and wine to layer in more flavors. The bulk of the time is spent on caramelizing the onions, a process that always takes longer than it seems it should. But it's worth the wait.
Provided by Sara Bonisteel
Categories lunch, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stir and cover, letting onions soften for 5 minutes. Remove lid and let onions caramelize until golden brown over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Adjust heat if onions are browning too quickly. The caramelization process may take 45 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, warm broth in a saucepan over low heat.
- Once onions are caramelized, add wine and sherry to the pot and allow mixture to come to boil. Stir in flour and let thicken for a minute or two.
- Slowly add warm broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper to the onion mixture and boil uncovered for 10 minutes. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the broiler, and arrange individual ovenproof casseroles on a baking sheet. Ladle soup into casseroles, and cover top with bread slices. Sprinkle each casserole generously with Gruyère. Broil for a minute or two, watching carefully, until cheese melts and browns. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 181, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 942 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Easter Gurung
[email protected]I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Taya Mika
[email protected]This soup is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to wow everyone who tries it.
Javed Z
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of onions, but I love this soup. The caramelized onions are so sweet and flavorful that they make me forget that I don't like onions.
Marwa Bel
[email protected]I've tried many different French onion soup recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors and the croutons are always crispy.
Patricia Padilla
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love to curl up on the couch with a bowl of this soup and a good book.
Rooma Rooma2
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and I got lots of compliments. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Ehab Abdelmeguid
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's a really comforting meal. I highly recommend it.
Sadman Ahmad shohan
[email protected]I love the caramelized onions in this soup. They give it such a rich flavor. I also like that this soup is relatively low in calories, so I can feel good about eating it.
Nour Yousrei
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of bread that's about to go stale, so I make this soup to use it up. It's a great way to save money and it's also a delicious meal.
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[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever kind of bread I have on hand for the croutons.
Mian Sajjad
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's so flavorful and comforting, and the cheese croutons on top are the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.