FRENCH RED ONION SOUP

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Onion     Sauté     Lunch     Red Wine     Winter     Anise     Simmer     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4 (first course or light main course)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 whole star anise
6 black peppercorns
2 pounds red onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry red wine
4 (1-inch-thick) slices of baguette
2 cups coarsely grated Manchego or Gruyère (6 to 7 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring broth, water, spices, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook onions in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 15 minutes. Add wine and boil, uncovered, until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute.
  • Strain broth through a sieve into onion mixture and briskly simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls set in a 4-sided sheet pan. Place baguette slices on top and sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

Samra Khan
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This was the best French onion soup I've ever had! The caramelized onions were so flavorful and the broth was so rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Obsolet bade Obsolet bade
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I will try it again with less salt next time.


Miracle Okpara
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This soup was delicious and comforting. The caramelized onions were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aarongod Compton
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I've never made French onion soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Monirahmed Munna
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just reheat it when I'm ready to serve.


Petal Plushies
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Yum!


yeah ok
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This was my first time making French onion soup and it was a success! The soup was flavorful and the croutons were crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Faith Bassey
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The caramelized onions were the perfect touch.


Raymundo Miranda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The caramelized onions were perfect and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fazal Shah
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I will try it again with less salt next time.


oji
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The caramelized onions are so flavorful and the broth is so rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Natasha Nachilima
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I used beef broth instead of chicken broth and it was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Ismael Ahmed
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The caramelized onions are the star of the show and the broth is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Emmanuel Ogbudu
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This was my first time making French onion soup and it was a success! The soup was flavorful and the croutons were crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Deborah Banson
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the broth for extra flavor.


Pappu Gupta
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This soup was a hit with my family! The caramelized onions were so flavorful and the broth was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.