FRENCH ONION SOUP

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
6 cups thinly sliced Vidalia or Spanish onions
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry sherry
5 cups beef stock
6 sprigs fresh thyme
8 slices Gruyere cheese (or Swiss) plus 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
2 cups croutons

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions all at once and a small splash of water. Season the onions with salt and pepper. Bring the onions to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce the heat if the onions begin to cook too fast. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes. (If you want a sweeter soup, continue to cook the onions until they caramelize to the richness of your preference.)
  • Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook for a few minutes longer. Add the beef stock and bring to a very low simmer; simmer for about 35 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler to finish the soup.
  • Add the thyme to the soup and simmer for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the herbs.
  • Ladle the soup into 4 soup crocks. Cover each crock with 2 slices of cheese and some croutons, then top with the shredded Gruyere. Transfer the crocks to a baking sheet and place under the broiler until the cheese bubbles and browns.

Stephen Todd
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This is the best French onion soup recipe I've tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Maina
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting.


Aviraj Thakur
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I'm not a fan of the Gruyère cheese in this recipe. I prefer to use a sharp cheddar.


Md nurnobi islam Rajib
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the cheesy croutons on top.


Mobash jora
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The caramelized onions are the key to the flavor.


Fariha Aqib
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This is my go-to recipe for French onion soup. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chris Arati
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Leif Hellstrom
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This soup is very time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and the soup is very comforting.


Lateef Omolola
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more cheese on top before baking.


Kabelo Shuan
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Madurapperumage Janaki
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I'm not a huge fan of onions, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. The onions were cooked down until they were soft and sweet, and the broth was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Miranda Baier
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5/5 stars! This is the best French onion soup I've ever had. The onions were perfectly caramelized and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


atiqullah Khawaja
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This soup is incredible! The caramelized onions are so flavorful and the broth is rich and savory. I added a splash of white wine and some fresh herbs, which really took it to the next level.


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