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French Onion Soup

By: Janaan Cunningham

"I got this savory recipe from a co-worker my first year out of college. It's been a family favorite ever since. --Janaan Cunningham"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr 55 Min

Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices French bread, toasted
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, melt butter. Add onions and sugar; cook over low heat until lightly browned, about 1 hour.
Sprinkle flour over onions and stir until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the water, salt, dried onion, bouillon, garlic salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top with a slice of toasted bread; sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.