Image

French Onion Soup

Print
This textured, flavorful, and full-bodied soup is a perfect meal for those cold winter days!

Ingredients

2 pounds thinly sliced onions
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
5 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 thick slices hearty bread
6 slices Swiss or mild white cheese

Instructions

Place the butter in a large stock and set on low heat until the butter melts. Add the bay leaf and the onions. Cook over low heat until the onions become translucent. Add the pepper and the onion. Mix until well combined.
 
Pour the beef broth and water over the onions. Continue cooking over low heat for 45 to 60 minutes. You want the broth to be thick enough that it looks like soup without over reducing the soup.
 
Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Set in the oven with the oven turned to the broiler setting. Once the top of the soup turns light brown, flip the bread over and cook until golden brown on the other side. Remove from the oven.
 
Transfer the soup mixture into six ovenproof crocks or bowls. Top each bowl with a piece of the bread and a slice of the cheese. Arrange each bowl on a baking sheet. Slide the sheet back under the broiler until the cheese melts. 
If you want more of a rich cheese flavor, consider adding a small amount of Parmesan cheese to the top of each soup dish before broiling. 

Recommended

Pumpkin Bisque image
Pumpkin Bisque
A smooth, creamy pumpkin bisque that will make you fall in love with fall all over again.
Slow Cooked Pulled Pork image
Slow Cooked Pulled Pork
Learn how to make succulent, and juicy pulled pork. The perfect recipe for any fan BBQ.
Parmesan Pretzel Thins image
Parmesan Pretzel Thins
Crisp pretzel thins are topped with melted Parmesan cheese to make delectable appetizers that are elegant and easy.
Baked Teriyaki Chicken image
Baked Teriyaki Chicken
A fusion of sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce blended together with the mild taste of chicken, makes for an incredible and age-old classic.

Top Videos

Pizza Margherita in 4 Easy Steps image
Pizza Margherita in 4 Easy Steps
Come celebrate the spirit of Italian cuisine with a delicious thin-crust pizza adorned with the colors of the Italian flag: Green from basil, white from mozzarella. and red from tomato sauce. A must-have for homemade pizza lovers!
Grilled Corn Salad image
Grilled Corn Salad
This is a fantastic summer salad. Buy summer's best sweet corn to mix with garden-fresh red peppers. Best of all, this can be made well ahead of time so you won't miss out on summer fun!
Chicken Pot Pie image
Chicken Pot Pie
A delicious chicken pot pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery.
Easy Blueberry Pancakes image
Easy Blueberry Pancakes
An excellent recipe for blueberry pancakes. Chock-full of savory blueberries, with a sweetness that's not too overpowering, and pancakes so tender and fluffy you'll think you're in heaven. The end result is a delicious, nutritious and flavorful breakfast!