Best 8 Bonnies French Dip Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Bonnie's French Dip Soup, a heartwarming and flavorful dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This classic French dip sandwich is transformed into a comforting soup, capturing the essence of its origins. Savor the rich and savory broth infused with roasted beef and the perfect blend of seasonings. Each spoonful is a symphony of flavors, enhanced by the addition of tender beef slices, gooey melted cheese, and crusty bread for dipping.

This article presents two irresistible variations of Bonnie's French Dip Soup, catering to diverse preferences. The first recipe stays true to the traditional French dip experience, featuring tender roast beef simmered in a flavorful broth. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist, incorporating shredded chicken for a lighter yet equally satisfying soup. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors, making them perfect for a cozy meal or an impressive gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BONNIE'S AWESOME FRENCH DIP SANDWICHES



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This a superb go-to recipe for French Dip Sandwiches. It is truly the best French Dip sandwich recipe that we have ever tasted. Do not substitute anything in this recipe and you will not be disappointed! It only has four ingredients and you can use the slow cooker to prepare it. How easy is that? Enjoy!

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 4 pound lean chuck roast (don't substitute meat)
1 can french onion soup (condensed)
1 can beef broth
1 12 ounce bottle guiness beer (don't substitute beer)
serve on soft whole wheat sub rolls for dipping in the au jus

Steps:

  • 1. Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker. Add the French onion soup, can of beef broth, and the 12 ounce bottle of Guiness beer. Whatever is in this beer works its magic on the au jus, so don't mess with it. Cook on low in the slow cooker for 4 to 6 hours until very tender.
  • 2. When done, remove the meat and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Slice the meat on the diagonal and return to the juices for another 20 minutes or so.
  • 3. This is a superb recipe for French dip sandwiches or whatever your creative mind can come up with. I buy whole wheat sub rolls, or soft whole wheat Bolillio rolls (pictured) to serve up the French dip sandwiches, then ladle up a monkey dish of au jus and serve the sandwiches with my oven fries and a green salad. It serves a crowd with minimal work, and leftovers are good the next day. It also freezes well.
  • 4. This recipe makes a good amount of au jus. Save the leftover au jus in a ziplock, freeze it for beef soup later on. Enjoy!

FRENCH DIP BARLEY SOUP



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I have some left over Bonnie's French Dip so I am making some Beef Barley Soup...YUMMMM We love Beef Barley Soup during this time of year...This is a savory soup....I love to do soups....

Provided by JoSele Swopes @JODIE57

Categories     Beef Soups

Number Of Ingredients 22

- left over french dip with beef
OR YOU CAN USE A CHUCK ROAST CUT UP SMALL CHUNKS
14 ounce(s) broccoli, frozen
1 pound(s) country trio vegetables
CARROTS, CORN, GREEN BEANS
4 medium potatoes cut up in chunks
1 cup(s) pearl barley, uncooked
4 - beef bouillon, cubes
1 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried
2 teaspoon(s) garlic
2 teaspoon(s) onion powder
2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce
1 can(s) rotel
10 cup(s) water
2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 teaspoon(s) celery salt
IF YOU USE A FRESH ROAST CUT UP
DREDGE IN FLOUR AND BROWN
2 teaspoon(s) liquid smoke flavoring
IF USING FRESH ROAST ADD 1 CAN OF FRENCH ONION SOUP
AND 1 CAN OF BEEF BROTH

Steps:

  • If you don't have left over French Dip then use chuck roast cut up and dredge in flour and brown.
  • Put all Ingredients into your crock pot (slow cooker) Cook on low for 6-7 hours.....

EASY SLOW COOKER FRENCH DIP



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This makes a delicious French dip sandwich, perfect for the working mom! Nobody, not even teetotalers, have been able to detect the presence of beer in this recipe, but it adds a wonderful flavor! French fries make a great side dish, and they are good for dipping, too.

Provided by lonwolf32

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 7h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds rump roast
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
6 French rolls
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from the rump roast, and place in a slow cooker. Add the beef broth, onion soup and beer. Cook on Low setting for 7 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Split French rolls, and spread with butter. Bake 10 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Slice the meat on the diagonal, and place on the rolls. Serve the sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 661.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BONNIE'S FAMOUS DILL DIP



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Everyone who tastes it is hooked! It should carry a sign: Warning! Addictive! Enjoy!

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon green shredded onion
1 tablespoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon bon appetit seasoning (see note below)
sprinkle with lemon pepper on top, and some chopped green onions

Steps:

  • 1. How to make Bon Appetit seasoning: 1 Tablespoon Celery Salt, 1 Tablespoon sugar, and 1 Teaspoon onion powder. Mix well, store in jar. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and let set overnight for flavors to blend. enjoy!

FRENCH DIP SOUP (RACHAEL RAY)



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Just saw this recipe on Rachael's talk show. I LOVE onion soup and I LOVE roast beef sandwiches . . . so the combo sounds absolutely awesome!!

Provided by Chelley-Chelle

Categories     Onions

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 large onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 fresh bay leaves or 1 dried bay leaf
1/2 cup white wine
6 cups beef stock
1/2 loaf crusty bread, torn into bite-size pieces and toasted
1 lb deli-style roast beef, shredded
swiss cheese (optional) or gruyere cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a deep pot over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Add EVOO, about one turn of the pan, and butter to the pot.
  • Add the onions to the pot as you slice them and the chopped garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add thyme sprigs and a bay leaf.
  • Cook the onions for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender, sweet and deep caramel-colored. If the onions are burning in spots before browning all over, add a splash of water and stir every now and then, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  • Once the onions are tender and brown, add the white wine and scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the beef stock and cover the pot to bring the soup up to a quick boil.
  • Place a few chunks of the toasted bread into each of four deep soup bowls or crocks and top the toast with a handful of the shredded roast beef.
  • Once the soup reaches a boil, remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and ladle into bowls to cover the roast beef.
  • If you like, top it off with a handful of cheese and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.7, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 103.7, Sodium 2068.5, Carbohydrate 91.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 11.5, Protein 51.8

BONNIE'S NEW YEAR'S BEEF DIP



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Slow cooked beef for sandwiches. Serve au jus with caramelized onions and horseradish sauce on crusty buns.

Provided by BONBUDGE

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast
2 (10.5 ounce) cans water
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can French onion soup (such as Campbell's ®)
⅔ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
3 bay leaves, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Combine chuck roast, water, beef broth, onion soup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, garlic, and rosemary in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove beef from cooking liquid and thinly slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1369.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

FRENCH ONION SOUP DIP



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This warm and cheesy dip has all the makings of a bowl of French Onion soup -- but with even more cheese! Serve with toasted bread for dipping, just like you'd find on top of the iconic soup.

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 demi baguette, cut on the bias into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces (1 bar) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very tender and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then brush butter on both sides of the bread. Transfer to a baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted and golden, about 1 minute per side. Set aside for serving.
  • Once the onions are caramelized, add the sherry and continue to cook until the liquid has reduced completely, about 1 minute. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Simmer until the broth has reduced by half, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, sour cream and Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Broil until the mozzarella on top is lightly browned and the dip is bubbling at the edges, about 2 minutes. Top with chopped chives and serve with toasted bread.

BONNIE'S FRENCH ONION SOUP



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This is our traditional French Onion Soup recipe. While it appears to take awhile to make it, it is a very easy process. Don't skip the caramelizing of the onions because that is what gives it its wonderful flavor. I have made several versions of this recipe, and this is the one that we like the best. I have been told that...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CARAMELIZE
3 large onions, cut in half and sliced very thin
3 tablespoons of butter
ADD IN
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
SIMMER
2 quarts of good beef broth or stock
1/2 cup marsala wine
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaf
2 large bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
BROIL
french bread or baguettes
1 cup grated provolone and mozzarella cheese mix
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the onions and cut them in half. Slice them very thin. Choose large sweet onions.
  • 2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions to the Dutch oven and toss the onions around until they are coated with the butter. Cook uncovered. The onions will cook down. Stir about every five minutes so the onions don['t burn.
  • 3. Remember slow and low is the way to go. Resist the urge to turn up the heat. You don't want to burn the onions. This is going to take about 40 minutes or more until the onions are caramelized a deep rich golden brown.
  • 4. Once the onions are caramelized, add in the garlic and stir for two minutes, then add two tablespoons of flour, mixing it in with the onions and garlic. Next, add the beef broth, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven and bring the broth to a boil.
  • 5. Add the Marsala wine, thyme, bay leaves, and marjoram. Add salt and coarse ground pepper, adjust seasoning. Stir. Turn the burner to low simmer and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes on low.
  • 6. I use these little casserole dishes or ramekins will do. Anything that is oven proof. Place your baking dishes on a pan for easier and safer handling.
  • 7. Turn the oven on to Broil. Ladle up the soup into the baking dishes. Fill it with soup about a half inch from the rim of the dish.
  • 8. Add bread, or croutons, or baguettes, (We lightly toast ours in the toaster first.) Then add the cheeses and broil.
  • 9. Place the pan with the baking dishes on the top rack under the broiler. Watch them carefully. It only takes about five minutes!
  • 10. Here is how it looks! Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your soup. Look for tender beef, flavorful broth, and crisp, crusty bread.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the beef, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the meat from browning properly and will result in a bland soup.
  • Simmer the soup low and slow: Once the soup is assembled, simmer it over low heat for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the soup with plenty of toppings: French dip soup is traditionally served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, croutons, and green onions. Serve with your favorite sides, such as a green salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Bonnie's French Dip Soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and flavorful, the broth is rich and savory, and the bread is crusty and perfect for dipping. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this soup at home and enjoy a taste of classic French cuisine.

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