Applebees French Onion Soup
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4.9
Applebees French Onion Soup
Description
This recipe begins by slowly caramelizing white onions in butter and vegetable oil until they develop a rich brown color and sweet flavor, a process that takes about 30 minutes with frequent stirring to ensure even cooking without burning. Garlic is added near the end to enhance aroma and flavor. Beef broth combined with beef base and black pepper forms the savory soup broth. The mixture simmers to combine flavors fully.
To serve, the soup is ladled into individual ovenproof bowls, topped with slices of firm bread, and sprinkled with Parmesan and provolone cheeses. Under the broiler, the cheese melts and browns, creating a golden, bubbly crust that contrasts with the tender, flavorful broth and onions below. This provides a classic French onion soup experience.
The dish works well as a starter or warming main, especially in cooler seasons. The slow caramelization is key to developing depth, while the cheese toast topping adds both texture and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 10 cups white onion 6 to 7 large onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic chopped
- 10 cups beef broth low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon beef base
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 8 lices bread firm
- 8 teaspoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 8 tablespoons provolone cheese or slices, grated
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the butter and oil.
- 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.
- When the onions are almost fully caramelized, add the chopped garlic.
- Cook the onion and garlic together until the garlic has become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth, beef base, and black pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes over low heat.
- To serve soup, preheat the oven to broil.
- Ladle soup into 8 individual ovenproof bowls.
- Place a slice of bread on top of each
- Top each slice with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, and provolone cheese.
- Place under the broiler and cook until the cheese just begins to brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.9
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