Panera’s French Onion Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
Panera's French Onion Soup Recipe perfect for a chilly evening
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup sweet creamy butter
8 cups sliced yellow onions
2 cans beef broth
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato sauce or 1 tablespoon ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
couple drops Tabasco sauce
focaccia bread
shaved asiago cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
247
Sugar
7g
Fat
16g
Panera's French Onion Soup is a classic comforting dish that is perfect for a chilly evening. This soup has a rich and savory flavor, with caramelized onions, broth, thyme, and garlic powder coming together for a warm and hearty meal. The toasted focaccia bread adds a crunch to the soup, while the asiago cheese on top provides a saltiness to balance out the sweetness from the onions. This recipe is perfect to make in a large batch and can be reheated for quick and easy meals throughout the week.

Instructions

1.Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Add onions and stir, cook until onions are caramelized, around 20-30 minutes.
3.Add beef broth, chicken broth, tomato sauce/ketchup, black pepper, salt, thyme, garlic powder, and Tabasco sauce and stir to combine.
4.Combine flour and water in a separate bowl, mix well to avoid clumps.
5.Pour flour mixture into the pot and stir to combine.
6.Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
7.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
8.Cut the focaccia bread into small rounds or cubes and place on a baking sheet.
9.Toast the bread in the oven for 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden-brown.
10.Ladle the soup into bowls, top with toasted focaccia bread, and add a generous amount of shaved asiago cheese on top.

PROS

Panera’s French Onion Soup is a classic soup that is warm, comforting, and has a rich depth of flavor.

The soup can be made in advance and reheated for a quick and easy meal.

CONS

This soup can take quite a bit of time to make, with caramelizing the onions taking around 20-30 minutes.
Additionally, using canned broths can add extra sodium to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
The broth and water in the dish can help keep you hydrated.
The asiago cheese on top of the soup gives a boost of calcium.

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