Better Than Tgi Friday S French Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Better Than Tgi Friday S French Onion Soup

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Yellow Onions
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 2 hamburger buns, or 1 baguette
• Provolone Cheese

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.