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French onion soup

French onion soup
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Ingredients/Components

  • onions, sliced thin - 5 c
  • butter - 3 Tbsp
  • black pepper - 1/4 tsp
  • flour - 1 Tbsp
  • beef broth - 3 (10
  • water - 3 c
  • bay leaf - 1 item
  • to 8 slices French bread - 6 item
  • Parmesan cheese - 2 Tbsp
  • Swiss cheese, grated - 1 c

How to make french onion soup:

Melt butter in 4-quart pan. Add onions and pepper. Saute until golden brown. Sprinkle flour and stir until absorbed into onions. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Remove from heat. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Add water and bay leaf. Return to heat; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered 30 to 40 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

Pour soup into ovenproof bowls on a jelly roll pan. Toast bread; place on top of soup (do not push into soup). Sprinkle with both cheeses. Place in 425° oven until cheese melts and turns golden. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.

Recipe categories: Soups & stews, Meat, French.

Rating:
French onion soup
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Average rating: 3 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT1H
Total Time: PT1H


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