CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP
We love Onion soup and this time of year I make it a lot as it is the perfect "Beverage " to warm you after being outside. I sometimes serve ours in big mugs and let the heat of the soup melt the cheese but feel free to do the broiler thingy. pic of our dinner tonight
Provided by Doreen Fish
Categories Vegetable Soup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Melt the butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat. Stir in the onions and season with 1 tsp. salt and a few grinds of pepper. Reduce the heat to low. Press a piece of foil onto the onions to cover them completely, cover the pot with a lid, and cook, stirring occasionally (you will have to lift the foil), until the onions are very soft but not falling apart, 40 to 50 minutes. Adding the foil seal;s in the juices of the onions...really makes a difference so don't leave this part out.Remove the lid and foil, raise the heat to medium high, and stir in the sugar. Cook, stirring often, until very deeply browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2. Add the broth and bay leaf to the caramelized onions and bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Add wine if using.Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Discard the bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, position a rack 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler to high. I actually use my toaster oven...works great if it is just the2 of us.Put 6 to 8 broiler proof soup bowls or crocks on a baking sheet. Put 2 or 3 bread slices in each bowl and ladle the hot soup on top. Sprinkle with the cheese and broil until the top is browned and bubbly, 2 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Helen Sebhat
sebhat_helen@gmail.comThis soup was a disaster. The onions never softened and the soup was way too salty. I would not recommend this recipe.
Sweet Guriyat
g_sweet90@hotmail.frI love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Aqsa Memon
am89@gmail.comThis soup is the best onion soup I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the bread and cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch.
sajusalman chowudry
chowudry@aol.comThis soup was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less butter and cream next time.
Viktorija Chan
viktorija.chan65@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect. It was so good that I ate two bowls!
Cameron Billingslea
billingslea.cameron@yahoo.comThis soup was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Nirajan Khadka
nirajan_khadka30@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful.
Birekti Tesfay
birektit@hotmail.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
Zero K K9ZERO
z_k63@gmail.comI was disappointed with this soup. The flavor was bland and the texture was watery.
I'm Tired
t_i@hotmail.comMy family loved this soup! It's now a regular in our dinner rotation.
Gift Godfrey
godfrey.gift58@gmail.comThis soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good. I would recommend using less salt next time.
live astro tv
l-tv@hotmail.co.ukI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Tee_ Kay
kayt14@hotmail.comThis soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the bread and cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.