Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    640 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    French

Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

Recipe Video Above. Soul warming and perfect for colder weather, this Easy French Onion Soup recipe requires simple ingredients but produces such a delicious result. Try it and it'll sure become your favorite easy winter warmer!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lb yellow onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves minced
  • 4 c beef, chicken or vegetable broth low sodium
  • 8 lices white baguette
  • ¾ c gruyere cheese grated
  • ¾ c Provolone cheese grated
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Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven.
  2. Add sliced onion, reduce the heat to medium low and cook stirring occasionally until tender and caramelised. Don't let the onions stick to the bottom of the pot. They should be rich brown colour with distinctive smell. It will take about 50 minutes. 
  3. Whisk in flour, sugar, salt, pepper and thyme and simmer stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add broth and simmer with a lid on for 25 minutes.
  5. Preheat the broiler.
  6. Place 4 ramekins into a rimmed baking sheet and divide soup among ramekins.
  7. Top each ramekin with a few slices of baguette. Generously sprinkle with Gruyere and Provolone cheese. Broil for a few minutes until cheese melts and starts to brown.
  8. Serve immediately followed by readers's favorite Mustard Chicken or 30 minute Risotto Puttanesca.

Notes

  • Onion caramelization: The long caramelization process is what gives French onion soup its rich, sweet flavor. It allows the natural sugars in the onions to come out and develop, resulting in a deep, savory base for the soup.
  • Storage: French onion soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just make sure it's stored in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 640kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 2350mg (98%) Potassium 525mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1011IU (20%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 575mg (58%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 640 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 640kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 2350mg 98%
Potassium 525mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 1011IU 20%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 575mg 58%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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