french onion soup

Name: French Onion Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted; 3 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 1 box(es) reduced - sodium beef broth (32 ounces); 1/4 cup(s) red wine; 4 - 6 slice(s) french bread; 6 ounce(s) swiss cheese, shredded

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Jean Fisher

OFallon, IL

Updated on Jan 19, 2014

This is one of my personal favorites.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
3 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 box reduced - sodium beef broth (32 ounces)
1/4 cup red wine
4 - 6 slices french bread
6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded

How To Make french onion soup

Step 1

Melt butter in a very large, deep pot over medium heat. Add onions and stir to coat. Cover; cook 15 minutes , stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and begin to turn golden brown.

Step 2

Uncover; increase heat to medium-high. Add sugar and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle with flour, cook 1 minute. Stir in broth, wine and 1 cup water. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
Step 3

Heat broiler. Spread bread slices on a baking sheet. Toast under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside. Place ovenproof bowls on baking sheet. Divide soup evenly among bowls.
Step 4

Place slice of toast on each serving of soup. Top with cheese. Heat under broiler for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Carefully remove from oven & serve warm.
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