FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH SWISS-TOPPED TOAST

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In my opinion, the key to a delicious French onion soup is a dark, savory broth, which you get from beef broth. If you want a vegetarian version, it can be hard to do with vegetable broth. To achieve the earthy tones I'm looking for, I've used a few nontraditional ingredients for this soup. I think it is a winner. -Paul DeBenedictis, Reading, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 pounds yellow onions
1 pound sweet onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 can (12 ounces) beer or 12 ounces vegetable broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional vegetable broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
6 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter and oil until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 1 hour or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in the thyme, brown sugar and vinegar., Combine the flour and broth until blended. Gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in the beer, wine, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, pepper, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Top each with a cheese slice; broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with cheese-topped toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Christian mattew
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was so flavorful and the onions were perfectly caramelized. The Swiss cheese and toasted bread added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making t


Shane Honore
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This is the best French onion soup I've ever had. The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. The Swiss cheese and toasted bread are the perfect finishing touches.


Asif Anwar
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I'm not a huge fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was so flavorful and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I loved the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It made the soup extra rich and satisfying.


David Quacoo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I love the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It makes the soup extra rich and satisfying.


Shahidraza Rajput
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I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. The broth is so flavorful and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I love the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It makes the soup extra rich and satisfying.


Jamal Sagar
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This is my go-to recipe for French onion soup. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I love the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It makes the soup extra


Bhoganand Choudhary
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I'm not a huge fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was so flavorful and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I loved the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It made the soup extra rich and satisfying.


Bismark Reyes
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This soup is amazing! I've never had French onion soup before, but I'm definitely a fan now. The broth is so flavorful and the onions are perfectly caramelized. The Swiss cheese and toasted bread are the perfect finishing touches.


Chris Garcia
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was so flavorful and the onions were perfectly caramelized. The Swiss cheese and toasted bread added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making t


samiul khan
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This is the best French onion soup I've ever had. The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. The Swiss cheese and toasted bread are the perfect finishing touches.


Edward Essien
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I'm not a huge fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was so flavorful and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I loved the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It made the soup extra rich and satisfying.


Rahad Islam
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I love the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It makes the soup extra rich and satisfying.


Jossy Tech
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I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. The broth is so flavorful and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I love the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It makes the soup extra rich and satisfying.


Muhd Alfanda
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This is my go-to recipe for French onion soup. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I love the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It makes the soup extra


sudip chhetri
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was so flavorful and the onions were perfectly caramelized. The Swiss cheese and toasted bread added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making t


Rasekh Software
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This soup is amazing! I've never had French onion soup before, but I'm definitely a fan now. The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. The Swiss cheese and toasted bread are the perfect finishing touches.


moktan Shambhu
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I'm not a huge fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was so flavorful and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I loved the addition of the Swiss cheese and toasted bread. It made the soup extra rich and satisfying.


M siddique M siddique
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This French onion soup was a hit with my family! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. The Swiss cheese and toasted bread added a delicious finishing touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.