Rich and Simple French Onion Soup Recipe
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Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

By: Lori Levin  
"We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups sliced onions
  • 4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices French bread
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
  2. Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the oven broiler.
  4. 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, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 557 | Total Fat: 42.8g | Cholesterol: 95mg

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Reviewed on May 18, 2007 by chellebelle 
Ack! "Do not brown the onions"??? That's the best part of French Onion soup, the rich,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by BRUNOSBETH Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Delicious!!!! I give this 10 stars with a few minor changes. I used less than half the amount... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by VICBEN 
I LOVE French Onion Soup!! My hubby and I use to have to go to one of our finer restaurants... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by STEVERAMSEY 
After ordering this soup many times at restaurants, this recipe reproduces precisely what... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2004 by I'm nuts too... 
OH-MY-GOSH!! I cannot believe how simple AND delicious this soup is!! I doubled the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2003 by amydoll 
I have tried many french onion soups and this is one of the best. It was not salty, nor was it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by KENNYT 
The basic recipe is very good with easy to find ingredients. I didn't like fighting with all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by SBENHAM 
This makes the most delicious French onion soup ever! Do not deviate from or make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by Aspiring Chef Rita Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
My guy loves onion soup and he said this was a good as any he's eaten in fine restaurants. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2005 by Marie C. 
We left out all the butter and still felt this was full of flavor. Wonderful soup! MORE

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