Applebees French Onion Soup

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    288 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Applebees French Onion Soup

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 10 cups sliced white onions 6 to 7 large onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic chopped
  • 10 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon beef base
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 lices firm bread
  • 8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 tablespoons grated provolone cheese or slices

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the butter and oil.
  2. Add the sliced onions and salt. Saute until the onions are browned. This will take up to 30 minutes. You want the onions to have the color of caramel. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
  3. When the onions are almost fully caramelized, add the chopped garlic.
  4. Cook the onion and garlic together until the garlic has become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add beef broth, beef base, and black pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes over low heat. 
  6. To serve soup, preheat the oven to broil.
  7. Ladle soup into 8 individual ovenproof bowls.
  8. Place a slice of bread on top of each
  9. Top each slice with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, and provolone cheese.
  10. Place under the broiler and cook until the cheese just begins to brown.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 1332mg (56%) Potassium 962mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 215mg (22%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 1332mg 56%
Potassium 962mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 215mg 22%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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