FRENCH ONION SOUP AU GRATIN

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I make a large batch of this soup because my wife loves it.I freeze it in quart freezer bags so we can put it in a bowl and thaw it in the microwave.

Provided by Karl Strasser

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 gal water
1 bay leaf
2 tsp thyme, dried
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
5 lb onions julienned
1/8 c beef base (paste)
1/8 c chicken base(paste)
1/2 c red wine
1 c cream sherry
1/4 c butter
1/2 c flour
FOR EACH SERVING
1 slice swiss cheese
1 slice provolone cheese
10 croutons

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the onion until they are light brown.Add the flour to the onions and mix in well.
  • 2. Add the onions to a large stock pot and the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 1 hour. Put soup in a soup crock and add croutons,cheese.
  • 4. Put under a broiler or a toaster oven until cheese is golden brown. Then serve.
  • 5. Soup can be frozen and served at a later date.

georgia ayres
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I'm going to make this soup for my next dinner party. I know my guests will love it.


Emran Ahmed Fahad
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This is the best French onion soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Petra Moldovan
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This soup is so cheesy and delicious. I could eat it every day.


Wilma Martin
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I'm not a fan of onions, but I loved this soup. The onions are caramelized so they're not too strong.


Chad Millsapp
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Maxine Perez
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I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Muzammil Shahzad
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and comforting.


Morid Noori
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Bigdreams maX Bigdreamsmax
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little more salt. I found it to be a bit bland.


andi Kemal
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I've never had French onion soup before, but this recipe made me a fan. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Eli's Mom
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This soup is so easy to make, even a beginner can make it.


Runa Khatun
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I made this soup for a party last week and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Akitwine Saul
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover bread. I always have a few slices of stale bread in my freezer, and this is a great way to use them up.


Anastasija Doroznikova
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I'm not a big fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and cheesy, I couldn't get enough of it.


Spencer bella comedy
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This soup is so rich and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's low in calories.


Nasrin Nurie
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I like to use a combination of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese in this soup. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Jonathan Jony
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The caramelized onions are the key to this soup. They add so much flavor and depth.


Lubega Sacko
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This soup is easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Naat khani
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Dave Bates
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This French onion soup au gratin is a true classic, and this recipe does it justice. The soup is rich, flavorful, and cheesy, with a perfect balance of caramelized onions, beef broth, and Gruyère cheese. I especially love the addition of the toasted