Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

Recipe Video Above. Soul warming and perfect for colder weather, this Easy French Onion Soup recipe requires simple ingredients but produces such a delicious result. Try it and it'll sure become your favorite easy winter warmer!Well, look what I’ve just got for you. It’s Easy French Onion Soup Recipe. Don’t be intimidated by French cooking, because this easy twist on a French classic will make you believe that sophisticated cuisine doesn’t have to be a rocket science.
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My first trip to France was in the middle of 2000s. I vividly remember my excitement and joy from going to one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The country, that I still consider to be my favorite.

Beautiful Baroque architecture, drenched in history streets of Paris, melodic French language and of course mouthwatering and top notch French cuisine. All of this has left a significant impact on the shaping of my culinary and cultural preferences.

From that moment on I fell in love with European food, culture and everything Europe related. That’s why I dedicated this blog to the most delicious European recipes.

And you my friend, if you’re reading this, I believe that you’re just like me obsessed with French, Italian, Spanish etc cuisines.

And for you, there’s nothing better than a good cheese plate with a glass of Pinot Grigio or a serving of creamy Honey Mustard Chicken followed by lighter than air Lavender Creme Brûlée.

Course:Soup
Cuisine:French
Keyword:French recipes, soup recipes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 615kcal


Ingredients

2 lb yellow onion halved and thinly sliced
6 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 tbsp flour
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves minced
4 c beef, chicken or vegetable broth low sodium
8 slices white baguette
3/4 c Gruyere cheese grated
3/4 c Provolone cheese grated

Instructions

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven.
Add sliced onion, reduce the heat to medium low and cook stirring occasionally until tender and caramelised. Don't let the onions stick to the bottom of the pot. They should be rich brown colour with distinctive smell. It will take about 50 minutes.
Whisk in flour, sugar, salt, pepper and thyme and simmer stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes.
Add broth and simmer with a lid on for 25 minutes.
Preheat the broiler.
Place 4 ramekins into a rimmed baking sheet and divide soup among ramekins.
Top each ramekin with a few slices of baguette. Generously sprinkle with Gruyere and Provolone cheese. Broil for a few minutes until cheese melts and starts to brown.
Serve immediately followed by readers's favorite Mustard Chicken or 30 minute Risotto Puttanesca.

link recipes from https://www.lavenderandmacarons.com/soups/easy-french-onion-soup-recipe/