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Easy Homemade French Onion Soup Recipe

Easy Homemade French Onion Soup Recipe
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This Easy Homemade French Onion Soup is a classic comfort food dish featuring sweet caramelized onions in a flavorful broth, topped with crusty bread and melted cheese.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dry sherry or white wine
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving:

  • 4 to 8 slices crusty bread
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: Melt butter, cook onions until caramelized, about 30-45 minutes. Add garlic and cook for a minute.
  2. Deglaze: Add sherry, deglaze the pan. Add flour and cook for a minute.
  3. Cook Soup: Add beef stock, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare Bread: Toast bread slices.
  5. Assemble: Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and cheeses.
  6. Broil: Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use a mix of onion varieties for a balanced flavor.
  • Avoid using Chardonnay if substituting sherry.
  • Beef stock provides a richer taste.
  • Swiss cheese can be a substitute for Gruyere.
  • If lacking oven-safe bowls, broil cheese on bread separately.

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