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    French Onion Soup

    October 2, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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    french onion soup

    I have a bit of a caramelized onion problem. So much so that I take sizzly-videos and post them on Instagram with the wish that I could pass the smell and flavor from my phone to your phone.

    Tttzzzzzzzzzzzz.

    So I’ve been making French Onion Soup for years and I’ve learned a few things in my attempt to perfect my homemade version. I want to share this with you so you too can make the perfect bowl for your family.

    First. Let the onions caramelize a long time…even up to an hour!

    Second. Use a mix of beef broth and white wine.

    (I don’t often cook with wine, but in this case it’s absolutely crucial as it adds a depth of flavor that you can’t get without it. The broth-wine duo makes it perfect. I recommend a dry white wine.)

    Third. Splurge on the cheese.

    (I realize that this might push you over (or way over) the $5 Dinner mark…but it’s okay to splurge every now and again. I highly recommend getting a block of Gruyere cheese to slice and add to the top of the bread. You can also find shredded Gruyere cheese if you don’t trust your cheese slicing abilities. And if you need a more budget friendly cheese, grab a package of sliced Provolone cheese to use.)

    Last. Broil, but 1 level lower that you normally would broil.

    (Cheese is super sensitive under the broiler and I’ve found that it’s best to broil food with cheese on top on a rack that’s 1 level lower than you normally would broil. So drop that rack and broil that cheese to perfection!)

    French Onion Soup Recipe

    Simmer, simmer, simmer!

    This is my favorite French Onion Soup recipe….I hope you love it as much as I do!

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    French Onion Soup

    So hearty and filling and comforting! You need this soup in your life!
    Prep Time20 minutes
    Cook Time1 hour
    Servings - 6 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 3 large white onions, sliced
    • 3 Tbsp olive oil
    • 3 Tbsp white sugar
    • 6 cups beef broth
    • 2 cups dry white wine
    • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
    • French loaf or baguette, sliced
    • 4 slices Gruyere or Provolone cheese or 1 cup shredded
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Fresh veggies, as side dish

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, add the sliced onions, olive oil and white sugar and bring to sizzling saute over medium heat. Then reduce heat to low and caramelize for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir often as the onions soften and caramelize/turn brown.
    • In a large saucepan or soup pot, bring the beef broth, white wine, fresh or dried thyme to a rolling boil. When the onions are done caramelizing, slide them carefully into the broth and continue to simmer over low heat for another 10-15 minutes to allow onion flavors to seep into the soup.
    • Ladle the soup into oven-safe serving bowls and add a slice or two of bread and a slice or pinchful of shredded cheese over the top.
    • Broil (1 rack lower) for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown but not burnt. Do NOT walk away from the oven while broiling. You don't want to forget they are in there! Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
    • Serve French Onion Soup with fresh veggies.

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    1. Katy says

      October 2, 2015 at 10:24 pm

      Wouldn’t it be better to caramelize the onions in a large pot, then add boiling liquid to that? I wouldn’t want to lose the fond at the bottom of the pan!

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