Best 6 Company Onion Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of classic French onion soup, a delectable dish that epitomizes culinary excellence. This savory soup boasts a rich, caramelized onion broth brimming with umami, balanced by the sweetness of onions and a hint of acidity from white wine. Savor the tender croutons soaked in the flavorful broth, adding a delightful textural contrast to the velvety soup.

Elevate your culinary experience with our curated collection of onion soup recipes, each offering unique variations to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the traditional French onion soup recipe, expertly crafted with slow-cooked onions and a generous helping of melted Gruyère cheese. Delight in the modern twist of the slow-cooker onion soup, where the slow, gentle cooking process coaxes out the onions' natural sweetness. If time is of the essence, try the quick and easy onion soup recipe, which delivers all the classic flavors in a fraction of the time.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the vegetarian onion soup recipe offers a hearty and flavorful broth brimming with caramelized onions, vegetables, and a touch of white wine. And for a truly luxurious experience, indulge in the French onion soup with beef bone broth, where the rich, earthy flavors of beef broth elevate the soup to new heights ofおいしさ.

No matter your taste preferences, our diverse selection of onion soup recipes guarantees a culinary journey that will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. Embark on this delectable adventure and experience the timeless appeal of this French classic.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH ONION SOUP



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This classic French onion soup topped with melted gruyère and parmesan is the epitome of rustic comfort food.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Soups

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 pounds Vidalia (or sweet) onions (about 5 medium), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 small baguette, cut into ½-in slices
1 tablespoon dry sherry
8 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (about 2 heaping cups; look for one imported from Switzerland)
½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the oil, onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized, 45 to 55 minutes. In the beginning, you will only need to stir the onions only occasionally. As they start to brown midway through cooking, you will need to stir them frequently, scraping the fond (the brown particles) from the bottom of the pan. If the onions are browning too quickly, reduce the heat slightly or add a few tablespoons of water to deglaze the pan and continue cooking.
  • Add the wine and raise the heat to high. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape any fond from the bottom of the pan, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated and the onions are jammy, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute.
  • Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes.
  • While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 400°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until the bread is dry, crisp, and golden at edges, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • When the soup is finished, remove the bay leaves and add the sherry; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the soup needs a deeper flavor, try a few shakes of Worcestershire sauce. If it's not quite sweet enough, add ¼ teaspoon sugar.
  • Adjust an oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Set individual broiler-safe crocks on a baking sheet and divide the hot soup among the crocks (be sure the soup is very hot as it won't warm up much in the oven). Top each crock with 1 or 2 baguette slices (do not overlap slices) and sprinkle evenly with Gruyère and then Parmigianno Reggiano. Slide the crocks into the oven and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly around edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Let the crocks cool for a few minutes before serving. (Alternatively, if using regular soup bowls: Top each toast slice with some cheese and return to broiler to melt, about 2 minutes more. Divide the soup among bowls and top each serving with two cheese toasts.)
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: The soup can be made and refrigerated up to 3 days ahead (without toasts or cheese), or up to 3 months ahead and frozen. Toasts can be made (without the cheese) and kept sealed at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642, Fat 31 g, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sugar 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Sodium 1,697 mg, Cholesterol 82 mg

COMPANY ONION SOUP



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The onions in this part of the country are superb, and this soup is proof. Try it and see if your family enjoys this recipe as much as mine does. -Rose Marie Moore, Walla Walla, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large sweet or Walla Walla onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
6 cups beef broth, divided
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
4 thick slices French bread
Additional unsalted butter
Garlic salt or 1 garlic clove, halved
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Sprinkle sugar over onions. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add 3 cups broth; simmer 15 minutes. Add remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. , Meanwhile, spread both sides of the bread with additional butter; sprinkle with garlic salt or rub with the cut-side of garlic clove. Broil bread until golden brown, then turn and brown other side. Ladle soup into individual ovenproof soup bowls. Float a slice of bread in each bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BRITISH ONION SOUP



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Add some British ingredients to a classic French dish and voila, you have a whole new experience

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

50g butter or 2 tbsp dripping
1kg onion, finely sliced
1 tbsp golden caster sugar
few sprigs fresh thyme
3 fresh bay leaves
150ml cider
1l stock (vegetable or chicken, it's up to you)
4 thick slices from a round country loaf
100g mature cheddar, grated
large handful parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat most of the butter or dripping in a pan, then add the onions, sugar and herbs. Season and cook, uncovered, over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for up to 40 mins until sticky and brown. pour in the cider and simmer until reduced by half. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then cook for 20 mins.
  • To serve, heat the grill to high. Spread the bread on both sides with the remaining butter or dripping, then toast under the grill until golden. Scatter with cheese and place back under the grill until melted. Serve the soup in bowls with a slice of the toast floating in it, scattered generously with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.75 milligram of sodium

FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, butter, yellow onion, salt, sugar, flour, beef stock, white wine, ground sage, whole bay leaf, french bread, cognac, swiss cheese, pepper, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons flour
6 cups beef stock
1 cup white wine
½ teaspoon ground sage
1 leaf whole bay leaf
1 loaf french bread, or baguette
3 tablespoons cognac, optional
12 oz swiss cheese, grated
pepper, to taste
4 oz parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add butter. Once the butter is melted, stir the onions and coat with oil and butter.
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes, checking occasionally.
  • Turn up the heat to medium-high. Add ½ tsp salt and sugar. Stir and keep cooking until onions are brown and caramelized. (the bottom of the pan will develop some browning, it's very important!)
  • Stir in flour one tablespoon at a time and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Preheat Oven To 325˚F (160˚C).
  • Add 1 cup (235 ml) of the beef broth. Use a whisk to scrape up (deglaze) the browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the remaining five cups of beef stock, wine, sage and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cut the french bread or baguette into ½ inch (10 mm) thick pieces. Brush with oil on both sides and bake at 325˚F (160˚C) for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Once they are done, increase oven temperature to 350˚F (175˚C).
  • Add optional ingredients.
  • In an oven safe bowl, pour the onion soup, filling about ¾ of the way full. Top with a piece of baked french bread, and generously sprinkle swiss and parmesan on top.
  • Bake for two to three minutes or until the cheese has melted completely and become slightly golden.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1549 calories, Carbohydrate 167 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 38 grams

FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Our French onion soup is deliciously rich and easy to make at home. This savoury soup is perfect for using up a garden glut and great for dinner parties

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

50g butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1kg onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 tsp sugar
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp plain flour
250ml dry white wine
1.3l hot strongly-flavoured beef stock
4-8 slices baguette (depending on size)
140g gruyère, finely grated

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add the onions and fry with the lid on for 10 mins until soft.
  • Sprinkle in the sugar and cook for 20 mins more, stirring frequently, until caramelised. The onions should be really golden, full of flavour and soft when pinched between your fingers. Take care towards the end to ensure that they don't burn.
  • Add the garlic cloves for the final few minutes of the onions' cooking time, then sprinkle in the plain flour and stir well.
  • Increase the heat and keep stirring as you gradually add the wine, followed by the beef stock. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins.
  • To serve, turn on the grill, and toast the bread. Ladle the soup into heatproof bowls.
  • Put a slice or two of toast on top of the bowls of soup, and pile on the gruyère. Grill until melted. Alternatively, you can cook the toasts under the grill, then add them to the soup to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium

RICH AND SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP



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We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation.

Provided by Lori Levin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes     French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups sliced onions
4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
4 slices French bread
4 slices provolone cheese
2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
  • Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oven broiler.
  • Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1578.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have time to make your own, you can use a store-bought broth, but make sure it's a good quality one.
  • Don't be afraid to caramelize your onions. This will add a lot of flavor to your soup. Just be patient and let them cook slowly over low heat until they're a deep golden brown.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will make your soup more flavorful and nutritious. Some good choices include carrots, celery, potatoes, and leeks.
  • Add some herbs and spices. This will help to give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good choices include thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and black pepper.
  • Don't overcook your soup. The vegetables should be tender, but they shouldn't be mushy. Once the vegetables are cooked through, remove the soup from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

French onion soup is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious French onion soup that your family and friends will love.

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