Description
This Rich and Simple French Onion Soup is a classic comfort food with a decadent twist. Caramelized onions simmered in a flavorful broth, topped with crusty bread and gooey melted cheese, make for a satisfying meal any time of year.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Onion Mixture:
Soup Base:
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Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Add beef broth, sherry, and thyme.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls and top with bread and cheeses.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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.
Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven’s broiler.
Place bowls on a cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 586
- Sugar: Unknown
- Sodium: 1592mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: Unknown
- Trans Fat: Unknown
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 98mg
