How to Make French Onion Soup
About this recipe
French onion soup is a classic comfort food that's both affordable and delicious. This recipe is perfect for beginners, featuring just a few simple ingredients that come together to create a rich and flavorful dish.
In this video, Nicole from Allrecipes guides you through the process of making French onion soup, emphasizing the importance of cooking the onions low and slow for that perfect caramelization.
Ingredient notes
- Use large onions for the best flavor and texture in your soup.
- You can substitute the sherry with white wine if needed.
Tips from Allrecipes’s video
- Cook the onions low and slow to ensure they melt and brown properly, which is key to developing the soup's flavor.
- Let the soup simmer for a full 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- How long does it take to make French onion soup?
- The total time to make this French onion soup is 45 minutes.
- What is the best way to caramelize the onions?
- Cook the onions low and slow in a mixture of butter and olive oil until they melt and brown.
- What can I use instead of sherry?
- You can substitute sherry with white wine if needed.
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The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Melt butter and olive oil in a pan.
- 2
Add sliced onions to the pan and cook them low and slow until they melt and brown.
- 3
Add sherry, beef broth, and thyme to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Let the soup simmer for 30 minutes.
- 5
Top the soup with bread slices and grated cheese.
- 6
Place the soup in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese.
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