Best 5 Roasted French Onion Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the classic and comforting flavors of Roasted French Onion Soup, a culinary masterpiece that has captivated taste buds for centuries. This quintessential French dish, with its rich, caramelized onions swimming in a savory beef broth, topped with a golden-brown crouton and melted cheese, is a symphony of textures and flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly evening. Our comprehensive guide provides three delectable variations of this timeless recipe, catering to a range of dietary preferences and tastes. Whether you prefer the traditional beef broth-based soup, a vegetarian version with vegetable broth, or a gluten-free alternative with almond flour croutons, we have you covered. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the timeless elegance of Roasted French Onion Soup.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large yellow onions
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 generous cup dry white wine
4 cups (1 quart) low-sodium beef broth
4 cups (1 quart) low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
4 to 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Several thick slices French bread or baguette
Olive oil, for drizzling
8 ounces Gruyere cheese, sliced thick

Steps:

  • For the soup: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the onions in half from root to tip, then slice them thin.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onions, stir to coat them in the butter and cook, covered, until translucent and soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the pot to the oven with the lid slightly ajar. Roast the onions for 1 hour, stirring twice to keep them from burning. (Some brown bits on the bottom of the pan are fine though.)
  • Return the pot to the stovetop over medium heat (keep the oven on) and pour in the wine. Stir, scraping the pan. Cook until the wine reduces, 5 minutes. Next, add the beef broth, chicken broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes.
  • For the croutons: Meanwhile, drizzle slices of French bread with olive oil and toast in the oven until golden. Set aside.
  • To serve, turn on the oven broiler. Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls. Place 1 or 2 pieces of the croutons on top of each serving of soup, depending on the size of the bowl. Place a thick slice of cheese on top of each bowl, then place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil just long enough for the cheese to become melted, bubbly and slightly toasted.
  • Serve immediately.

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup port wine
2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ROASTED ONION & MUSHROOM SOUP



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This recipe is one I created by combining my Roasted French Onion Soup and elements of a mushroom soup found on 'Zaar; the mushrooms are made rich and succulent by roasting them with garlic while the onions are roasting. I make it using a combination of button, cremini, portabella, and shitake mushrooms - I love how the portabella mushrooms add depth and enhance the mushroom flavour. It can be served as is, or done up like french onion soup, with toasted crusty bread and melted old cheddar on top. If you're not a vegetarian, you could use beef broth instead of the dark vegetable stock.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 -3 large Spanish onions or 2 -3 large vidalia onions, sliced in half rings
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 lb mushroom, sliced (button, cremini, portabella, shitake)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped fine
2 stalks celery, chopped fine
6 cups vegetable stock (I suggest dark stock, Dark Vegetable Stock)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Combine first four ingredients in a non-reactive baking dish (glass, corningware - not metal), and roast, stirring several times, for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine next three ingredients in a covered baking dish, and roast for 30 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Deglaze onions with wine.
  • Melt butter in soup pot, add chopped onions and celery, and sweat until onions are translucent. Add roasted onions, mushrooms, stock, and soy sauce, and simmer 30 minutes, adding additional soy sauce if necessary.
  • Add fresh ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 232.7, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 2.5

ROASTED FRENCH ONION SOUP



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An awesome, full of flavour, vegetarian soup! Roasting the onions adds a rich flavour. *Recipe modified 13-Apr-09* I realized after Tea Jenny's review that I messed up the ingredients and forgot the thyme, the wine said 1 tbsp instead of 1 cup, and the soy sauce was missing completely - no doubt it didn't turn out well! The recipe has been adjusted and is now correct.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Onions

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped coarsely
12 garlic cloves, cloves separated, but unpeeled, just smashed
12 cups water
2 -3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large potato, chopped
2 -3 celery ribs, chopped
2 portabella mushrooms, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole cloves
4 -5 large Spanish onions
12 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat vegetable oil. Add onions and garlic and sautee until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes Add all ingredients up to and including cloves, cover, bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 50 minutes, until vegetables are very soft. Strain through colander or sieve.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • In two shallow nonreactive baking pans large enough to accommodate all of the onions, combine onions, garlic, salt, olive oil, bay leaves, and thyme. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the onions have softened and lightly browned (cover with foil if getting too brown). Remove from oven, add wine to the baking pans, and stir well to deglaze.
  • Add the onions and soy sauce to the stock. Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 30-50 minutes. Discard bay leaves and add salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED FRENCH ONION - ONION



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My mother gave me this recipe. She states she saw it on a cooking show. I decided to give it a try and fell in love with it. I love onions any way -- roasted, carmelized and even fresh. I am giving her credit and putting it here for others to enjoy!

Provided by AzureLynn

Categories     Onions

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large fresh onion
2 -3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 ounce mozzarella cheese or 1 ounce swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the ends off the onion, just enough that it will rest flat on its root end.
  • Peel off outer dry layers.
  • Cut into wedges leaving the root end intact.
  • Place on a square of heavy foil.
  • Top with boullion and butter.
  • Wrap securely, be sure that you do not poke holes in the foil-- you want the juices to stay in there with the onion.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 min to 1 hour.
  • Remove from foil into a serving bowl and top with cheese while HOT.
  • Enjoy with a piece of crusty french bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 423.6, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 8.9

Tips:

  • Use a variety of onions. Yellow, white, and red onions all have different flavors and will add depth to the soup.
  • Slice the onions thinly. This will help them caramelize more evenly.
  • Cook the onions slowly. This will allow them to develop a rich, sweet flavor.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
  • Add some white wine. This will help to deglaze the pan and add a touch of acidity to the soup.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. Gruyère, Swiss, and Parmesan are all great choices for French onion soup.
  • Broil the soup until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will give the soup a beautiful finish.

Conclusion:

Roasted French onion soup is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its rich, caramelized onions, flavorful broth, and melted cheese, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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