Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Famous Barr's French Onion Soup for a cozy evening
in Soup

Prep

90 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

5 lbs onions , unpeeled
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper , freshly ground
2 tablespoons paprika
1 bay leaf
7 cans beef broth , divided ( recommended Swanson 's )
1 cup dry white wine ( optional )
3/4 cup all-purpose flour ( such as Wondra ) or 3/4 cup instant flour ( such as Wondra )
caramel coloring ( optional ) or Kitchen Bouquet ( optional )
2 teaspoons salt
French baguette ( optional )
swiss cheese ( optional ) or gruyere cheese ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
305
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Famous Barr's French Onion Soup is a classic dish from the menu of Famous-Barr, a department store in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, which had a popular restaurant serving this soup. This hearty and sweet soup is perfect for cozy winter evenings. The soup's secret is caramelized onions, which takes extra effort to prepare but are totally worth it. The onions are caramelized in the oven, which brings out their natural sweetness. The broth is then simmered with spices and served with the cheesy French baguette slices. This comforting soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Place the unpeeled onions on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
3.Remove the onions from the oven and let cool until they can be handled.
4.Slice the onions and melt butter in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
5.Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are golden brown, stirring occasionally.
6.Stir in the black pepper, paprika, bay leaf, and one can of beef broth and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
7.Add the remaining beef broth and white wine (if using) and let simmer for another 30-40 minutes.
8.In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour or instant flour with 1/2 cup of water until smooth.
9.Add the flour mixture to the soup, stirring constantly until the soup thickens.
10.Simmer the soup for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11.Add caramel coloring or Kitchen Bouquet (if using) for color and adjust salt to taste.
12.Optional: Slice French baguette and top each slice with shredded swiss or gruyere cheese. Broil in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.
13.Serve the soup hot with the optional cheesy baguette slices.

PROS

Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup is a delicious and hearty soup perfect for winter evenings.

The caramelized onions give a rich and sweet flavor while the melted cheese on top of the French baguette adds a crispy and savory texture.

CONS

This French Onion Soup is relatively high in sodium content from beef broth and cheese and is not very waist-friendly.

Additionally, it requires a lot of time and effort to make the caramelized onions from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup is not particularly healthy, onions are low in calories and high in fiber making them good for digestive health.
The antioxidants found in onions have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

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