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

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Ingredients

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

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Tanvir Anjum

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This soup is a must-try! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the sweet onions and the savory beef broth. I also appreciate that this soup can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.

Sunil Adhikari

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I made this soup for my boyfriend last night and he loved it! He said it was the best French onion soup he had ever had. The soup was so rich and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this soup again.

Buleya Buleya

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This soup is absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The onions were caramelized to perfection and the soup was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.

Tahira Nasir

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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's so simple to make, but the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the sweet onions and the savory beef broth. I also appreciate that this soup can be made ahead of time, so it's

I've been making this soup for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are all things I can find at my local grocery store. The soup is always rich and flavorful, and the onions are always perfectly caramelized

Doaa Wael

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This soup is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the sweet onions and the savory beef broth. I also appreciate that this soup can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknigh

Nunia Vatubua

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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the ingredients are all things I had on hand. The soup was rich and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this soup ag

The Reaper

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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is so comforting and satisfying. I highly recommend it!

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