A Julia Child Inspired Recipe!
Sweet, yellow onions caramelized and simmered in a rich broth, topped with swiss cheese and crusty French bread.
– yellow onions – beef stock – dry red wine – Swiss cheese – cognac – French bread
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1
Caramelize thinly sliced onions in a mixture of butter and oil.
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After the onions reduce significantly, stir in the flour and brown for about 3 minutes to form a thick paste.
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If a thick paste does not form, add a bit more butter...
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- Add in the beef stock, wine, sage and bay leaf. - Simmer soup for 30 minutes.
2
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Drizzle each slice of bread with olive oil and toast for 15 minutes on each side.
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3
- Place the small casseroles on a baking sheet. - Sprinkle each with cheese. Bake and broil.
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4
- Swiss cheese and parmesan cheese are two popular kinds of cheese used in French Onion Soup.
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– Make this recipe vegetarian with vegetable broth. – Oven-safe bowls are absolutely necessary.
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TIP: Look for onion soup bowls, ramekins, or soup crocks that are labeled as “oven-safe”.
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- Ingredients and instructions for making French Onion Soup from Scratch - How to caramelize the onions - Substitutions, reheating, and storage