French Onion Soup Done My Way

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
French Onion Soup Done My Way
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups onions ( I like the sweet onions )
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine ( optional )
1/2 cup Wondra Flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 bay leaf
6 cups beef broth , divided
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
shredded gruyere
toasted sliced French bread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
327
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
French Onion Soup is a classic dish that originated in France. Made with caramelized onions and beef broth, it is often served with bread and melted cheese on top. This particular recipe is a twist on the classic, incorporating ingredients like white wine and paprika to give it a unique flavor. It is hearty and comforting, making it a perfect choice for a cold winter day or rainy evening. The process of properly caramelizing the onions can be a bit time consuming, but the end result is well worth it.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, melt the butter and vegetable oil together.
2.Add in the onions and saute for 20-30 minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
3.Add in the white wine, if using, and stir.
4.Add in the Wondra Flour, black pepper, paprika, and bay leaf.
5.Gradually stir in 5 cups of the beef broth, Kitchen Bouquet, and continue stirring it until everything is well combined.
6.Reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for about 45 minutes.
7.Preheat broiler.
8.Pour soup into oven safe bowls.
9.Top each bowl with French bread, and shredded Gruyere cheese.
10.Broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
11.Remove from oven and serve hot.

PROS

French Onion Soup is a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for a cold or rainy day.

The caramelized onions give the soup a sweet and tangy flavor that is hard to resist.

This recipe is easy to make and can be made in large batches to feed a crowd.

CONS

This soup is quite high in sodium due to the beef broth and cheese.

It is also rich and heavy, which may not be suitable for those watching their calorie or fat intake.

It can be time consuming to properly caramelize the onions, so be sure to allocate enough time for this step.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions contain antioxidants and other compounds that have been linked to numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation, regulating blood sugar levels, and improving heart health. However, this soup is not particularly healthy due to its high sodium and fat content.

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