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Better Than Tgi Friday's French Onion Soup Recipe

Experience pure French onion soup bliss with this copycat recipe, surpassing even TGI Fridays! Rich, caramelized onions simmered in a savory broth, topped with melted provolone and a crusty baguette. This recipe elevates the classic with a touch of dry white wine (optional) for extra depth of flavor. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this restaurant-quality soup, easily made at home!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 388.2 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Better Than Tgi Friday's French Onion Soup

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How to Make Better Than Tgi Friday's French Onion Soup

  1. Melt 6 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat.
  2. Add 3 large yellow onions (thinly sliced, about 4 cups), cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent (about 10-15 minutes).
  3. Increase heat to high, remove the lid, add 2 teaspoons sugar and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Sauté, stirring frequently, until onions are deeply golden brown and caramelized (about 15-20 minutes).
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes to create a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth until smooth. Then, add the remaining 4 cups beef broth and 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional).
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  9. Brush hamburger buns (or baguette slices) with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Place bread in the oven and toast until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
  10. While bread is toasting, prepare soup bowls. If using hamburger buns, cut in half.
  11. Ladle soup into 8 small oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a toasted bun half (or baguette slice) and fill with more soup.
  12. Top each bowl with 1 slice of provolone cheese.
  13. Place soup bowls in a baking dish, then put in the preheated oven. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly (about 5-7 minutes).
  14. Carefully remove from oven and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

55g

Carbs

10g

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