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Classic French Onion Soup

French onion soup, due tits name, got its origins in France. The recipe itself is ancient. After the 1960’s it became more popular in North America and the dish took off internationally. Much of the recipe we enjoy in its original form, however.  
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Difficulty Advanced
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 1 hour Rest Time: 45 min Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Servings 3
Calories 290
Best Season Winter
Description

I always make French onion soup up about once a month as the entire family loves it. This is one of the classic recipes or at least one of my standby versions. I always have the dish with a glass of wine or beer which seems to complimenit so nicely.  

 

As always, you can alter some of the ingredients to meet your tastes. For example, I just add two cloves of crushed garlic. Although I am a garlic lover, some people are not so I feel I must accommodate most people. If you do not care, simply add more garlic. I use French or Italian bread in the soup. In this case, when doing the video, I used a beautiful olive loaf which was so nice. You can use the bread of your choice, however.  

 

In terms of the cheese, Swiss is my choice, but you can use a more traditional Swiss onion soup cheese such as gruyere. The same concept applies to all the spices in the recipe. It is your soup, so you be the boss. 

Ingredients
  • 4-5 large Onions, Peeled and Sliced 
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 
  • 6 cups beef broth 
  • 1 cup red wine of your choice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme 
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
  • salt and pepper to taste 
  • 2 large cloves of crushed garlic 
  • 3 bay leaves 
  • 3-4 slices French or Italian bread 
  • 6-8 slices Swiss cheese or the cheese of your choice. Grated cheese works well too. 
  • sliced green onions or chives for garnish 
Instructions
  1. Slice the onions and place them in a bowl. 

  2. Add the butter to a pot over medium-high heat and allow it to meltdown. Place the onions in, stir, reduce the heat to low, place a lid on, and allow them to cook down, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes.   

  3. Pour the beef broth and wine in followed by the thyme, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, and bay leaves.  

  4. Stir, bring to a boil, reduce the heat once again to low, place a lid on, and let it simmer for about one hour or until the liquid reduces. 

  5. Ladle the soup into 4 to 6-inch ramekins, cut the bread to size and place over the soup submerging it a little.  

  6. Lay the cheese over the top. 

  7. Broil for about 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned.  

  8. Garnish with the spring onions and serve. 

  9. Enjoy your classic French Onion Soup. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup

Servings 3


Amount Per Serving
Calories 290kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.5g15%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Sodium 459mg20%
Potassium 260mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.

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David Hood
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Hey, I’m David Hood And I’m so happy you’re here!! So many of my favorite memories in life seem to take place around the table, especially when surrounded by people I love. And of course, all the better when nourished by some seriously delicious foodHappy Cooking!