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French Onion Soup
French onion soup gets its rich flavor and color from the cooking of the onions. While they simmer, the flavors become intense, making this soup a savory delight. French onion soup is a perfect comfort-food dinner, served with a side of bread for dipping and topped with a decadent layer of cheese.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Betty Crocker Kitchens📖 bettycrocker
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- dutch oven
- oven
- grater
- bowl
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Peel and cut the onions into slices to measure 4 cups. In a 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onions to coat with butter. Cook uncovered ⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes.
medium onions4(10.5 oz each) condensed beef broth2 cans(3/4 to 1 inch thick) French bread4 slices
2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 35 to ⏱️ 40 minutes longer, stirring well every ⏱️ 5 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown (onions will shrink during cooking).
medium onions4(10.5 oz each) condensed beef broth2 cans(3/4 to 1 inch thick) French bread4 slices
3
Stir in broth, water, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; simmer ⏱️ 15 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the Gruyère cheese by rubbing it across the largest holes of a grater to measure 1 cup; set aside.
(10.5 oz each) condensed beef broth2 cansdried bay leaf1(3/4 to 1 inch thick) French bread4 slicesGruyère, Swiss or mozzarella cheese4 oz
4
You may need to move the oven rack so it is near the broiler. Set the oven control to broil. On a cookie sheet, place the bread slices. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn bread over; broil 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes longer until golden brown. Place toasted bread in 4 ovenproof bowls or individual ceramic casseroles (do not use glass, which cannot withstand heat of broiler and may break).
5
Remove bay leaf from soup. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with Gruyère cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place bowls in pan with shallow sides.
(10.5 oz each) condensed beef broth2 cansdried bay leaf1(3/4 to 1 inch thick) French bread4 slicesGruyère, Swiss or mozzarella cheese4 oz
6
Broil soup bowls with tops about 5 inches from heat 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes or just until cheese is melted and golden brown. Watch carefully so cheese does not burn. Serve with additional French bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
450
fat Content
1/2
serving Size
1 Serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
1390 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
50 mg
carbohydrate Content
46 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
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