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French Onion Soup Tips
What kind of onions should you use to make French onion soup?
Sweet onions complement the savory beef broth in French onion soup the best. If you need a substitute in a pinch, other
types of onions, like yellow onions, can be used.
What kind of beef broth should you use to make French onion soup?
After the onions, beef broth is truly the "back bone" ingredient in French onion soup, so using a good quality broth is key. Store-bought is fine, or consider making your own
homemade beef broth.
How can you make French onion soup your own?
For a really hearty soup, incorporate leftover meat from a beef roast. Instead of baguette slices, cut the bread into croutons, toast them in the oven, and scatter on top of the soup with or without cheese. Or if you really love cheese, take cues from this
three-cheese onion soup: Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet, top with gruyere and mozzarella cheese, broil for a few minutes, then top the soup with the cheesy croutons and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan.
How should you store leftover French onion soup?
French onion soup can be kept in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well (here are some tips for
freezing soup). Either way, make sure to store the cheese and bread separately. To reheat, gently bring the soup to a simmer on the stovetop and top with bread and cheese according to the recipe.
—Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup soup with 2 slices bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 805mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.