Description
This rich and simple French Onion Soup features tender onions simmered in beef broth with a touch of dry sherry and thyme. Topped with toasted French bread and a blend of provolone, Swiss, and Parmesan cheeses, this classic soup is perfect for cozy cold nights.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 0.5 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
Topping Ingredients
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Collect all required ingredients to ensure smooth preparation.
- Sauté onions: Melt the unsalted butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and stir continuously until tender and translucent, making sure not to brown them.
- Simmer soup: Add beef broth, dry sherry, and dried thyme to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Let the soup simmer gently for 30 minutes to develop rich flavors. Meanwhile, preheat the oven’s broiler.
- Prepare bowls: Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe serving bowls. Place one slice of French bread on top of each bowl. Break bread into pieces if preferred.
- Add cheese topping: Layer each bread slice with one slice of provolone cheese, half a diced Swiss cheese slice, and one tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Broil: Arrange the bowls on a rimmed sheet pan and broil in the preheated oven until the cheese bubbles and browns slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven carefully, serve hot, and enjoy your classic French onion soup.
Notes
- Use three types of cheese to create a flavorful and rich topping.
- Do not brown the onions when sautéing to maintain a delicate flavor.
- Broil cheese topping carefully to avoid burning.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth and adjust the diet accordingly.
- This soup is perfect for cold evenings as a warming meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 586 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1592 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
