French Onion Soup
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French Onion Soup
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This French Onion Soup is way better than what I have had at most restaurants. The rich flavor of the broth paired with the gooey cheese is unbeatable!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
- 4 medium sweet onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 prigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 31.5 ounces beef consomme 3, 10.5 oz cans (found with the canned soups at the store)
- 10.5 ounces beef broth
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 4 lices french baguette OR 2 c. Parmesan croutons
- 8 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
- Parmesan Cheese to taste
- paprika to taste
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the onions.
- Melt butter in a stock pot. Add onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and brown (about 30-45 minutes).
- Add consomme, beef broth, and vinegar and simmer for another 30 minutes (at this point you can also transfer to a crock pot and cook on low heat for several hours).
- When ready to eat, toast French baguette slices in the broiler for about 2 minutes turning once, until lightly toasted on each side. Remove from broiler, but keep broiler on.
- Remove and discard bay leaf and thyme from the soup. Ladle soup evenly into 4 oven-safe serving bowls. Place a slice or two of French baguette into each bowl.
- Sprinkle cheese and paprika over the top.
- Broil for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- We have updated this recipe as of 9/28/2023 - in the new recipe shredded Gruyere cheese has been substituted for sliced Provolone and Swiss cheese. This is more congruent with traditional French Onion Soup.
- To Freeze French Onion Soup:
- Make sure the soup has cooled completely before freezing, so it doesn't run the risk of growing bacteria.
- Make sure the soup has cooled completely before freezing, so it doesn't run the risk of growing bacteria.
- Freeze in individual servings or in airtight freezer containers. This makes it easier to thaw and reheat only the amount you need.
- Freeze in individual servings or in airtight freezer containers. This makes it easier to thaw and reheat only the amount you need.
- When you're ready to reheat, remove the soup from the freezer and let it thaw in an airtight container in the fridge overnight. Heat the soup in a soup bowl in the microwave, stirring every thirty seconds or so.
- When you're ready to reheat, remove the soup from the freezer and let it thaw in an airtight container in the fridge overnight. Heat the soup in a soup bowl in the microwave, stirring every thirty seconds or so.
- Keep in mind that the texture of the onions may change after freezing and reheating. They can become softer and less crisp compared to freshly made soup.
- Keep in mind that the texture of the onions may change after freezing and reheating. They can become softer and less crisp compared to freshly made soup.
- You may need to adjust the seasonings, adding a little more salt and pepper to taste.
- You may need to adjust the seasonings, adding a little more salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
680kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
2376mg
(99%)
Potassium
460mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1274IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
661mg
(66%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 2376mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1274IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 661mg | 66% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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