AUTHENTIC FRENCH ONION SOUP COURTESY OF JULIA CHILD
Steps:
- Place heavy bottom stock pot or dutch over over medium-low heat. 2 Add 1 Tbs cooking oil, 2Tbs butter to pot. 3 Add sliced onions and stir until they are evenly coated with the oil. 4 Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until they are very tender and translucent. 5 To brown or caramelize the onions turn heat under pot to medium or medium high heat. 6 Add 1/2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp salt and continue to cook uncovered, stirring frequently until the onions have browned and reduced significantly. 7 Once caramelized, reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 Tbs flour to the onions. 8 Brown the flour for about 2-3 minutes trying not to scorch it. (If the flour does not form a thick paste, you can add a bit more butter here). 9 Stir in about 1 cup of warm stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to get up all of the cooked-on bits. 10 Add the rest of the stock, wine, sage, and bay leaf to the soup. 11 Simmer for 30 minutes. 12 To make the "croutes" (toasted bread), heat oven to 325 degrees F. 13 Drizzle each side of the bread slices with a bit of olive oil and place on baking sheet. 14 Cook the croutes for 15 minutes in oven on each side (30 minutes total). 15 Check the soup for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. 16 Remove the bay leaf (if you can find it). 17 Transfer to a casserole dish. 18 At this point you can add the 2-3 Tbs cognac and grate the 1/2 raw onion into the soup. 19 Add a few ounces of the swiss cheese directly into the soup and stir. 20 Place the toasted bread in a single layer on top of the soup. 21 Sprinkle the rest of the cheese in a thick layer on top of the bread making sure to cover the edges of the toast to prevent burning. 22 Drizzle with a little oil or melted butter. 23 Place in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. 24 Turn on broiler and brown cheese well. 25 Let cool for a few minutes.
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Godstime Gloria
godstime_g65@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is a must-try for any fan of French onion soup. It's rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter night.
Najib Xabib
nxabib40@hotmail.comI love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big pot of it when I'm having people over.
Izan Sherazi
s_izan90@hotmail.co.ukThis is the best French onion soup I've ever had. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.
I'm Yaseen
i_y76@yahoo.comI would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves French onion soup. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly.
Zainab Isah bala
b19@yahoo.comThis soup is a labor of love, but it is so worth it. The flavor is incredible.
Carly Hilgers
carly@hotmail.comI've never been a fan of French onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!
Waseem Babu
babu-w83@yahoo.comThis is a classic recipe that never fails to impress. The caramelized onions are the star of the show.
Flashback Movies
f.m61@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was rich and flavorful.
Muhin Zisan
z_muhin@gmail.comI found this soup to be very bland. It needed more seasoning.
Vincent Alex
alexvincent91@yahoo.comThe soup was good, but it was a lot of work. I'm not sure I would make it again.
Eliakim Julias
julias_eliakim19@yahoo.comThis was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt I use next time.
Wasif Akram
wa@aol.comExcellent! I'm not normally a fan of onions, but this soup changed my mind. The caramelized onions were so sweet and delicious.
Salman fasrshi
salman.f11@hotmail.comThis was my second time making this recipe. The first time, I used a store-bought beef broth. This time, I made it with a homemade chicken broth. The flavor really improved with the homemade broth.
Reday Khan
khanr@hotmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Imam Imam
i_imam@hotmail.comThis soup is a must-try! The caramelized onions are what really make this dish special. They add a deep, rich flavor that is simply irresistible.
Mobashir Khemta
km96@hotmail.comI made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the croutons were the perfect addition.
Tuamil Khan
t.k44@yahoo.comThis soup is incredible! It was easy to make and so delicious. The flavors were rich and complex, and the Gruyère cheese melted perfectly on top. I will definitely be making this again!