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Cozy French Onion Soup

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A cozy French onion soup made with caramelized onions, savory broth, and a bubbling cheesy topping.

  • Author: LORA LORA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmered + Broiled
  • Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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4 tbsp unsalted butter

5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

1 tsp salt

1 tsp granulated sugar

2 garlic cloves, minced

32 oz low-sodium beef broth

24 oz low-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 sprigs fresh thyme

1 bay leaf

1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Pinch of salt and pepper

5 slices French bread

2 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere

1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella

2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Melt butter in pot; cook onions 10 minutes.

2. Add salt and sugar; caramelize 35 minutes.

3. Add garlic and cook 20 seconds.

4. Add broths, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf; simmer 20 minutes.

5. Remove herbs; stir in balsamic vinegar and season.

6. Toast bread under broiler with olive oil.

7. Fill bowls with hot soup; top with bread and cheeses.

8. Broil until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Caramelize onions slowly for best flavor.

Prepare soup base ahead of time.

Use croutons if bread slices aren’t available.

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