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French Onion Soup Recipe
Emily

French Onion Soup

A comforting and classic French soup made with caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 4 slices baguette
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • oven-safe bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • broiler or oven

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a pot and cook onions until caramelized (about 20 minutes).
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add beef broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Toast baguette slices. Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.

Notes

For best flavor, take your time caramelizing the onions until deep golden brown. You can substitute Swiss cheese if Gruyère is unavailable. Serve immediately while hot and bubbly.