Dad's Favorite French Onion Soup Recipe

A rich and deeply flavorful French Onion Soup recipe, perfected for Dad (and you!). This classic comfort food boasts perfectly caramelized onions, a savory broth, and bubbly melted cheese – guaranteed to be a new family favorite. Get ready for a taste of pure deliciousness that's almost as good as a steak!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 145.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dad's Favorite French Onion Soup

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How to Make Dad's Favorite French Onion Soup

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large (6-quart) saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 pounds of thinly sliced yellow onions, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 45-60 minutes, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown. Reduce heat as needed to prevent burning.
  4. Sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and stir until smooth, cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in 8 cups of beef broth and 1 cup of dry sherry (or white wine).
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Preheat your broiler.
  8. To serve: Place slices of French baguette (about 1/2 inch thick) in oven-safe bowls. Top each slice with a generous amount of Gruyère cheese (about 1/4 cup per bowl) and Swiss cheese (about 2 tablespoons per bowl).
  9. Ladle the hot soup over the cheese and bread. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

25g

Carbs

2g

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