The Best French Onion Soup
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The Best French Onion Soup
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This hearty French onion soup recipe has a rich, decadent broth loaded with caramelized onions and topped with everyone's favorite part: the toasted bread and melty cheese.
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Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 6 pounds yellow onions , sliced ¼ inch thick with the grain
- ½ cup sherry wine
- ½ cup red wine
- ⅛ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup Garlic puree
- 1 bouquet garni
- 4 tablespoons concentrated beef base
- 10 cups chicken stock
- thyme leaves for garnish
- 1 baguette , cut into 1 inch slices
- 8 lices Provolone cheese
- 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese , (optional)
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and canola oil together over high heat and add the onions Sauté, stirring occasionally until they start to caramelize, about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high and continue to sauté until the onions are a deep brown color, about 1 hour
- Deglaze with the sherry and red wine and cook until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
- Stir in the tomato paste and garlic purée. Add the bouquet garni, chicken stock, and beef base, bring to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes.
- Skim the butter fat/foamy liquid from the top, and discard. Taste for seasoning and add salt or pepper as desired. Remove the bouquet garni.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and top with 2-3 slices of the baguette, then top with a slice of provolone cheese and grated gruyere if desired. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve.
Notes
- Nordstrom Café Bistro
- Recipe courtesy of Nordstrom Café Bistro
- Soup can be refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
622kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
1014mg
(42%)
Potassium
982mg
(28%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
27.6mg
(31%)
Calcium
364mg
(36%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1014mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 982mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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