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French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

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Enjoy rich and flavorful French Onion Soup that’s perfect for any occasion. Try this classic recipe today!

Ingredients

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  • 4 large yellow onions
  • 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¾ cup apple vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons flour (optional)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon)
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt/Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 baguette
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
  • 6 slices Gruyere cheese

Instructions

  1. Slice the onions into ¼-inch thick pieces.
  2. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat; add onions and cook uncovered until caramelized (up to 2 hours), stirring occasionally.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions if using; cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add beef broth, chicken broth, apple vinegar, bay leaves, and thyme; simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F; slice baguette and toast for about 5 minutes.
  6. Top each baguette slice with Gruyere cheese and bake at 450°F until melted and bubbly.
  7. Season soup with salt and pepper; serve warm topped with cheesy baguette slices.

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