classic french onion soup

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: unsalted butter, 4 ounces; yellow onions, 4lbs, sauté sliced (between 1/8 inch and ¼ inch in width); salt, 1 tbsp; ¼ cup calvados or brandy; chicken stock, 48 fl oz, warmed; Gruyere cheese, grated; Baguette, sliced and toasted

dinnersoupfrench

Dec 19

Written By Denise Martinez

“French onion soup is a timeless classic that warms the soul with its rich, flavorful broth and savory onions topped with gooey, melted cheese.

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French onion soup is a comforting dish with rich flavors. It's made by cooking onions in butter until they caramelize and turn sweet and melt in your mouth when eaten. The first time I ever made French Onion Soup was in culinary school. To caramelize onions, cook them on low heat and let their natural sugars do the work, no need for water or sugar. To get the best flavor and color, it's important to cook the onions slowly and take your time.

The soup is served with a toasted baguette slice and melted Gruyère cheese on top, creating a delicious mix of textures and flavors. The soup's complexity comes from balancing sweet and tangy onions and creamy, nutty cheese.

Classic French Onion Soup

Yield 2

By Denise Martinez

Prep time

20 Min

Cook time

45 Min

Total time

1 H & 5 M

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Ingredients

unsalted butter, 4 ounces
yellow onions, 4lbs, sauté sliced (between 1/8 inch and ¼ inch in width)
salt, 1 tbsp
¼ cup calvados or brandy
chicken stock, 48 fl oz, warmed
Gruyere cheese, grated
Baguette, sliced and toasted

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot.
Add the onions and salt, and begin to sweat covered.
Once the onions are soft, remove lid, turn up heat and caramelize.
When the onions are golden brown, add the Calvados and reduce to almost au sec or until nearly dry and over 50% reduced.
Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
Portion the soup into individual gratin dishes over a slice of toasted baguette and cover the top with grated cheese.
Place into the broiler to melt. Carefully watching so that the cheese does not burn. Remove from once cheese has started to bubble.
Remove from oven and let cool to enjoy.