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French Onion Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Active Time:1 hr 30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:1 hr 30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6

Active Time:1 hr 30 mins

Active Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil2tablespoonsunsalted butter2largeyellow onions, thinly sliced2largesweet onions, thinly sliced1tablespoonwater½cupdry white wine¼cupdry vermouth2tablespoonsall-purpose flour8cupsunsalted beef broth, at room temperature2tablespoonschopped fresh thyme2smallcloves garlic, grated½teaspoonground pepper¼teaspoonsalt1bay leaf2tablespoonschopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish2tablespoonschopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish6(1-inch) sliceswhole-wheat country bread, toasted1cupshredded Gruyère cheese

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Ingredients

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

2tablespoonsunsalted butter

2largeyellow onions, thinly sliced

2largesweet onions, thinly sliced

1tablespoonwater

½cupdry white wine

¼cupdry vermouth

2tablespoonsall-purpose flour

8cupsunsalted beef broth, at room temperature

2tablespoonschopped fresh thyme

2smallcloves garlic, grated

½teaspoonground pepper

¼teaspoonsalt

1bay leaf

2tablespoonschopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

2tablespoonschopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

6(1-inch) sliceswhole-wheat country bread, toasted

1cupshredded Gruyère cheese

DirectionsHeat oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in yellow onions and sweet onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Decrease heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon water; scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the onions deepen in color, about 10 minutes more.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfStir in wine and vermouth, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until the onions are coated, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, thyme, garlic, pepper, salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfMeanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 ovenproof bowls on a rimmed baking sheet.Stir chives and parsley into the soup; remove and discard bay leaf. Divide the soup among the prepared bowls. Place 1 toast slice on top of each bowl; sprinkle each with 2 1/2 tablespoons cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and is slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chives and parsley, if desired.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2023

Directions

Heat oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in yellow onions and sweet onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Decrease heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon water; scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the onions deepen in color, about 10 minutes more.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfStir in wine and vermouth, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until the onions are coated, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, thyme, garlic, pepper, salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfMeanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 ovenproof bowls on a rimmed baking sheet.Stir chives and parsley into the soup; remove and discard bay leaf. Divide the soup among the prepared bowls. Place 1 toast slice on top of each bowl; sprinkle each with 2 1/2 tablespoons cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and is slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chives and parsley, if desired.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Heat oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in yellow onions and sweet onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Decrease heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon water; scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the onions deepen in color, about 10 minutes more.

browned onions in a large pot

Stir in wine and vermouth, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until the onions are coated, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, thyme, garlic, pepper, salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes.

broth added

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Place 6 ovenproof bowls on a rimmed baking sheet.

Stir chives and parsley into the soup; remove and discard bay leaf. Divide the soup among the prepared bowls. Place 1 toast slice on top of each bowl; sprinkle each with 2 1/2 tablespoons cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and is slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chives and parsley, if desired.

soup in ramekins, topped with toast and cheese

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)383Calories16gFat40gCarbs13gProtein

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