Description
This French Onion Soup recipe is a rich and simple dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Caramelized onions, savory broth, and gooey melted cheese make this soup a comforting classic.
Ingredients
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Onion Soup:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups sliced onions
- 5 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
For Topping:
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
Melt butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add onions to butter and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
- Add beef broth, sherry, and thyme.
Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven’s broiler.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls.
Place one slice of bread on top of each bowl. Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, diced Swiss, and Parmesan cheese.
- Broil the bowls.
Place bowls on a cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
