French Onion Soup Recipe ๐ฒ
Description: Dive into the rich flavors of this comforting French Onion Soup, a classic dish perfect for any occasion. With tender caramelized onions, savory broth, and gooey melted cheese, this soup is sure to warm your soul.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks ๐ฅช
Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Spring, Winter, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top, Inexpensive ๐ฐ
Servings: 6 servings
Cook Time: 40 minutes โฑ๏ธ
Prep Time: 5 minutes โฑ๏ธ
Total Time: 45 minutes โฑ๏ธ
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 341.8
- Fat Content: 14.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 31.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1530.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.1g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 5.6g
- Protein Content: 9g
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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6 | onions |
6 | tablespoons butter |
1 | tablespoon sugar |
1 | pinch salt |
1 | pinch nutmeg |
7 cups | beef broth |
1/4 | cup Swiss cheese |
6 | slices French bread |
Parmesan cheese |
Instructions:
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Saute Onions: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sautรฉ until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
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Season: Once the onions are soft, sprinkle them with sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Toss to coat evenly and continue cooking over medium heat.
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Caramelize: Reduce the heat to medium-low to prevent the onions from browning too quickly. Allow the onions to caramelize slowly, stirring occasionally, until they turn a deep golden brown color.
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Add Broth: Once the onions are caramelized, pour in the hot beef broth and any other liquids you’re using. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Prepare Cheese Topping: While the soup is simmering, preheat your oven to 300ยฐF (150ยฐC). Place the slices of French bread on a baking sheet and toast them lightly until they’re crisp.
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Assemble and Bake: Ladle the hot soup into 6 ovenproof casserole dishes or pots. Top each serving with a slice of toasted French bread and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of Swiss cheese over each.
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Bake: Place the casserole dishes or pots in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Once the cheese is melted and golden, remove the soup from the oven. Serve hot, garnished with additional Swiss cheese and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.