Everyday French Onion Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Family-favorite Everyday French Onion Soup recipe
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

1h 15 min

Ready In

1h 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups large onions , thinly sliced
5 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 cups beef broth or 5 beef bouillon cubes and 5 cups water
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
5 slices French bread , preferably from a baguette , toasted
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated
5 slices provolone cheese ( optional ) or 5 slices other semi-soft white cheese ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5
Calories
284
Sugar
9g
Fat
19g
French Onion Soup is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a popular soup in France and is often served as a starter course in French restaurants. The soup is made by caramelizing onions in butter until they are golden brown and then simmering them in beef broth until the flavors meld together. The result is a rich and flavorful soup that is topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. This recipe is a family favorite and is perfect for cold winter nights or when you're in need of some comfort food.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
2.Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, approximately 40-45 minutes.
3.Add salt, black pepper, and beef broth (or beef bouillon cubes and water mixture) and stir until well combined. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes.
4.Preheat broiler. Place the toasted bread slices on top of the soup in the saucepan. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each slice and cover the bread with Provolone cheese (if using).
5.Place the saucepan under the broiler until the cheese melts and bubbles, approximately 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.

PROS

A comforting and delicious soup that is perfect for colder nights.
The caramelized onions give it a rich, savory flavor.

The recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients that are easy to find.

CONS

The recipe is time-consuming due to the caramelization process, which requires approximately 45 minutes of cooking time.

The soup is high in sodium due to the use of beef broth or bouillon cubes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions contain antioxidants and sulfur compounds that may have anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting properties.
Beef broth provides protein and minerals such as iron and zinc, which are essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.

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