Beefy French Onion Soup 🥣
Cook Time: 10 hours
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
Warm up with this hearty Beefy French Onion Soup recipe, adapted from a classic Betty Crocker cookbook with just the right tweaks to suit your family’s taste buds. Perfect for those bitterly cold days, this soup is a comforting blend of tender beef, caramelized onions, and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 7 | Onions |
| 1 | Stick Butter |
| 2 | Margarine |
| 2 | Bay Leaves |
| 1 1/2 | Pounds Beef Stew Meat |
| 3 | Tablespoons Dry Sherry |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon Dried Thyme |
| 1 | Can Beef Consomme |
| 1/2 | Cup Apple Juice |
| 8 | Slices Swiss Cheese |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 695
- Fat: 32.8g
- Saturated Fat: 14.9g
- Cholesterol: 117.2mg
- Sodium: 1092.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.3g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 10.1g
- Protein: 41g
Instructions:
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Prep Onions: Begin by adding the onions and butter to a 5 to 6 quart crock-pot, ensuring the onions are well-coated with the butter.
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Layer Ingredients: Place the bay leaves on top of the onions, followed by the beef stew meat.
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Slow Cook: Cover the crock-pot and cook on LOW for 9-10 hours, allowing the onions to caramelize and develop a deep brown color.
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Prepare Soup Base: In a separate bowl, mix together the beef consomme, sherry, apple juice, and dried thyme until well combined.
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Combine Ingredients: Pour the soup base mixture into the crock-pot, then increase the setting to HIGH.
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Heat Soup: Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the soup is thoroughly heated.
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Remove Bay Leaves: Carefully remove the bay leaves from the soup.
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Prepare Bowls: Spoon the hot soup into oven-proof soup bowls.
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Add Toppings: Top each bowl with a slice of toast and 1/4 cup of shredded Swiss cheese.
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Optional Broil: For an extra touch, if desired, place the bowls about 6 inches from the heat source and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and begins to brown.
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Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Beefy French Onion Soup piping hot, and savor the rich flavors of this comforting classic.
Recipe Notes:
- This soup is perfect for cold weather days, offering warmth and comfort with every spoonful.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite type of bread and cheese for added personalization.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Simply reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
