Old San Francisco Steakhouse’s French Onion Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Hearty French Onion Soup Recipe by Old San Francisco Steakhouse
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr 45 min

Ready In

2 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons clarified butter
2 large red onions , thinly sliced
6 large yellow onions , thinly sliced
2 quarts beef stock
2 quarts chicken stock
12 ounces dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
paprika , to taste
1 teaspoon chopped scallion
sourdough croutons or toasted pieces French bread
thinly sliced swiss cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
434
Sugar
11g
Fat
18g
First created at the Old San Francisco Steakhouse on Van Ness Avenue, this French Onion Soup recipe has become a classic in its own right. This soup is made by slowly caramelizing both red and yellow onions to create a deep and complex base. The addition of both beef and chicken stock gives the soup a richness and depth of flavor, while sherry adds sweetness and balance. Topped with crusty sourdough croutons and melted Swiss cheese, this soup is perfect for a cozy winter evening or a special occasion.

Instructions

1.Heat clarified butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Add onions and cook over low heat for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
3.Pour beef and chicken stock into the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
4.Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5.Add sherry, brown sugar, black pepper, thyme, and parsley to the soup and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes.
6.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
7.Pour soup into oven-safe serving bowls and top with sourdough croutons or toasted French bread.
8.Place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each bowl and sprinkle with paprika.
9.Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Hearty and flavorful, French Onion Soup is the perfect comfort food.

Using both beef and chicken stock gives the soup a unique depth of flavor.

Sherry adds a touch of sweetness and balances out the savory flavors.

CONS

This soup can be high in sodium due to the use of both beef and chicken stock.

The prep time for this recipe is longer than some other soups due to the need to slowly caramelize the onions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The onions used in this soup are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Thyme has been shown to boost the immune system and improve respiratory health.

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