french onion soup

(5 RATINGS)
84 Pinches
Daytona Beach, FL
Updated on May 28, 2011

This is one of the easiest homemade soup recipes I have. I make it more frequently in the winter months, but if you are a fan of French onion soup it's a great recipe any time of year.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 3 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef stock, homemade or store-bought
  • - opional: toasted french bread slices, shredded swiss and parmesan cheeses

How To Make french onion soup

  • Step 1
    In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, combine onions and butter. Cover and cook gently for 15 minutes or until onions are tender.
  • Step 2
    Blend in salt and flour. Add beef stock and heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    If desired, float toasted French bread slices on individual bowls of soup and spinkle with shredded Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. Heat in a 425 degree oven for 10 minutes.

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