Description
Rich and Simple French Onion Soup combines caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and a trio of melted cheeses atop toasted French bread, creating a comforting and classic dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Soup
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups sliced onions
- 5 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients needed for the soup and the topping to streamline the cooking process.
- Cook Onions: Melt the butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and stir continuously until they become tender and translucent, being careful not to brown them.
- Simmer Soup: Add beef broth, dry sherry, and dried thyme to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Let the soup simmer gently for 30 minutes to develop deep flavors. Meanwhile, preheat the oven broiler.
- Assemble Bowls: Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe serving bowls. Place one slice of French bread on top of each bowl of soup. You may break the bread into pieces if preferred.
- Add Cheese Topping: Layer each slice of bread with one slice of provolone cheese, half a slice of diced Swiss cheese, and a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Broil: Place the bowls on a rimmed sheet pan and put under the preheated broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and slightly browns.
- Serve: Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and serve the French onion soup hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed stock pot to prevent onions from sticking and burning.
- Do not brown the onions as the recipe calls for tender and translucent onions to keep a delicate flavor.
- You can substitute dry sherry with dry white wine if preferred.
- For crispier bread, toast slices before assembling the cheese topping.
- Be careful when broiling to avoid burning the cheese; watch closely during the last minute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 586 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1592 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
