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French Onion Soup

14 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Dec. 09, 2023
My daughter and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy so we appreciate quick and tasty recipes like this one. Hot and delicious, this soup hits the spot for lunch or dinner. —Sandra Chambers, Carthage, Mississippi
French Onion Soup
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 6 cups water
  • 8 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick), buttered and toasted
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

  1. In a large covered saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add water, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. Ladle hot soup into 6 ovenproof bowls. Top each with a piece of French bread. Cut each cheese slice in half and place both halves over 1 piece of bread. Broil until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 244 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1387mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.