Classic French Onion Soup

Name: Classic French Onion Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 meal sized bowls, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 2 large onions, sliced or 4 cups sliced onions; 2 tablespoons flour; 6 cups beef broth; 3/4 cup red wine; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 bay leaf; salt; 2 cups swiss cheese, shredded; toasted baguette, slices

Submitted by Cameron M

"Easy to make classic French Onion soup. Sure to be a family favorite."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 4 meal sized bowls
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup butter
2 large onions, sliced or 4 cups sliced onions
2 tablespoons flour
6 cups beef broth
³⁄₄ cup red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 bay leaf
salt
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
toasted baguette, slices

directions

Melt butter in a saucepan on med-low, add onions. Cover and cook for 10 mins or till onions are tender but not brown (stir occasionally).
Stir in flour. Then while stirring then add broth, wine, Worcestershire, pepper and Bay leaf while stirring. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce to a simmer for 30 mins - stirring occasionally. Salt to taste just before serving.
To serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with toast and cheese. Broil on high til cheese melts.