French Onion Soup Recipe

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I got this savory recipe from a co-worker my first year out of college. It's been a family favorite ever since. --Janaan Cunningham

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French Onion Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour 55 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 slices French bread, toasted
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, melt butter. Add onions and sugar; cook over low heat until lightly browned, about 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle flour over onions and stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the water, salt, dried onion, bouillon, garlic salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top with a slice of toasted bread; sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Yield: 8 servings.

    TEST KITCHEN TIP Refrigerate the onions before slicing—your tear ducts won't get as much of a workout!

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 346 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 1,122 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as French Onion Soup in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p64

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Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2010 by Rakey

The best. The secret is in adding the sugar to carmalize the onions. And, as many recipes call for wine, this one doesn't, which, in my estimation takes away the beefy flavor.


Reviewed on May. 13, 2009 by cleargelm

 
 
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