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French Onion Soup Recipe

Caramelized French Onion Soup is sure to impress your dinner guests, but won't break the bank! Dare I Say, It's The BEST French Onion Soup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large sweet Vidalia onion, sliced thin
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts beef broth (low sodium)
  • 6 slices Gruyere cheese
  • 6 slices French bread
  • parsley, optional

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper. Cook down onions, stirring occasionally until soft and caramelized (about 30-40 minutes). Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
  • Sprinkle the onions with flour and cook another 10 minutes to cook the flour.
  • Add the beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place oven proof bowls on a large baking sheet and ladle the soup into the bowls. Top each with a slice of bread and cheese. Broil for 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 11.5mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 3.1mg