Ingredients for Best Ever French Onion Soup
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 pounds yellow onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 cups beef broth
- red wine not specified in recipe
- brandy not specified in recipe
- bay leaf not specified in recipe
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil not specified in recipe
- garlic powder not specified in recipe
- 1-2 slices French baguette per bowl
- approximately 1 ounce Gruyère cheese per bowl
- 2 cups dry sherry (optional)
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How to Make Best Ever French Onion Soup
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 4 pounds of thinly sliced yellow onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 1 hour. (This step is best done a day ahead).
- Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in 12 cups of beef broth and 2 cups of dry sherry (optional). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Preheat your broiler.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with 1-2 slices of toasted French baguette and a generous amount of Gruyère cheese (approximately 1 ounce per bowl).
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
115 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
52g
Carbs
19g
