Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2012

Really good, really easy. I didn't have browning sauce and didn't miss it. WIll be making this again and again.

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Frances G

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

My son & I try every onion soup available (east coast to Honolulu and other islands across Hawaii ) when traveling. This recipe is among the best we've tried. Added bonus so easy to make. I use gruyere cheese instead only because we like it. One tip -- be patient, cook and simmer for at least the time recommended. Yummy !!!!!

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tylersmommy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2011

No, No and No! This soup was a project, hours and hours in the making. The finished product does not have the full body beefy onion flavor. Instead the soup is has a dark reddish hue and has a tangy taste because of all the paprika. I was quite disappointed and wondered why I trusted the recipe with so much paprika. For those of you who rated so positively, you must not know the true taste of a good French onion soup!

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lindalou333

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2011

I really tried to like this recipe but there is way too much paprika and the directions need to be clearer. I thought something was wrong noting to cook the onions 1.5 hours but it is right and needs to say this is needed so that the onions carmalize. I had a problem when the dry ingredients were added and needed to cook 10 minutes. If I cooked the dry ingredients for 10 minutes they would have burnt. I also only could let the soup simmer on very low for 1.5 hours, any more and I would not have had enough liquid left for it to be soup. The broth in this recipe was somewhat heavy and almost too rich from simmering so long. Sorry :(

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Linda (LMT)

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Lawrenceville, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2011

The key is to get a good swiss style cheese to melt on top (go for the pricey stuff; it's worth it). I personally don't like the bay leaf flavor in this so I leave it out. I have used both beef broth and veggie broth and had great results both times. Definitely take the time to cook the onions as the recipe indicates to maximize flavor.

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lil deb

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2010

This is the BEST onion soup I have ever eaten! I use Wondra (R) flour instead of AP to ensure a nice silky consistancy. Also, I toast my bread and rub it with fresh garlic for an extra layer of deliciousness, (not that this soup needs it). It may seem like a process, and though it is time consuming, it is DEFINATELY worth it~ a keeper for sure! Thanks for sharing. :)

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Christina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2010

really good soup...dh really liked it too and said he'd luv to have leftovers and i can make it anytime...tho' i tweeked...(i can' help it)...no disrespect to the recipe which i basically followed except the white wine...i used a few splashes of white wine vinegar and didn't use the browning sauce coz i added alot of worcestershire (as other reviewers did) and added garlic to our taste (i do that ALOT with main dishes) and added two veggie cubes besides and some cayenne like another reviewer did...i liked the swiss cheese with...a nice change from mozza and after the onions were done i put it in a slow cooker and let it simmer away most of the day...it was great and i will forsure make this again...looking forward to leftovers and will be able to freeze some so thanks very much for the recipe...

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smitty

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2010

This recipe was superb. It needed no alterations. It froze and reheated well. It was a big hit with all who ate it.

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Athena

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2010

I've never had French Onion Soup. My cousin always has to order it. I decided to try it and used this recipe. I thought it was delicious, my cousin said I could make more, (I only made 4 servings, just in case I didn't like it) I will definately make this again and again. Only change: I'll make a full recipe or maybe double it,

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