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The Best French Onion Soup
This French onion soup recipe combines simple, budget-friendly ingredients into a comforting, warming bowl of pure happiness. It's a family-friendly, no-fuss dish that tastes like a high-end bistro meal without the fuss or high cost, perfect for any chilly weeknight.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 2h 30m👤 Daniel Mercer📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- bowl
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start by placing a large, heavy bottom pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons (28g) of butter to melt. Once bubbling, add thinly sliced onions, minced garlic, and salt. Stir gently.
2
Cook onions gently, stirring every ⏱️ 5-10 minutes, for ⏱️ 40-60 minutes until deep golden brown and caramelized. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon (14g) of butter halfway through. Onions should reduce in volume and become soft and sweet.
3
Deglaze the pan: Pour in 1 cup of additional beef broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Turn heat to medium and simmer until liquid reduces by half.
4
Simmer the soup: Add the main 8 cups (2L) of beef broth, black pepper, and fresh thyme sprigs. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for ⏱️ 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
5
Make the croutons: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. Cut bread into half-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated.
6
Spread bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for ⏱️ 10-13 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Cool on a rack.
7
Assemble and broil: Remove thyme sprigs from soup. Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Set oven to broil. Top each bowl with a generous handful of croutons, then cover with ¼ cup (25g) of grated Gruyère cheese.
8
Place bowls on a baking sheet and broil for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
380 calories
fat Content
28g fat
serving Size
1 serving (approx 1.5 cups)
fiber Content
4g fiber
sugar Content
15g sugar
sodium Content
900mg sodium
protein Content
18g protein
carbohydrate Content
30g carbs
saturated Fat Content
16g saturated fat
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