Rich and Simple French Onion Soup
Rich and Simple French Onion Soup is a delightful dish that combines flavorful onions and broth into a classic recipe.
Equipment
- 8-quart stock pot
- oven
- rimmed sheet pan
Ingredients
Butter and Oils
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Onion and Broth
- 4 cups sliced onions
- 5 cups beef broth
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- Melt butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add onions to butter and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
- Add beef broth, sherry, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven's broiler.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, ½ slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on a rimmed sheet pan.
- Broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a cold day and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 21gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1592mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 3gVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 452mgIron: 2mg
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