Flavorful French Onion Soup
photo by Chicagoland Chef du Jour
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups beef stock, sub. broth
- 1⁄3 cup dry red wine
- 1 pinch thyme
- pepper, to taste
- 4 slices swiss cheese, ie. Jahlsberg Lite
- 1 French baguette, oven toasted
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and garlic to butter; saute until softened.
- Turn down the heat to a simmer.
- Add beef stock, wine, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper to onions. Continue to simmer at lowest heat for up to 60 minutes.
- At this point, you can turn off the heat and set aside until ready to assemble. Reheat soup before assembly into bowls. Remove bay leaf.
- Cut baguette into 4, 1" thick slices. Place on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes.
- Ladle soup into 4 oven proof bowls. Place a toasted crouton on top the soup, top with cheese slice and bake or broil until cheese is melted.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chicagoland Chef du Jour
Hinsdale, Illinois
Hi there! Originally CHICAGOLAND CHEF DU JOUR, I like to think of myself as a fantastic home cook with a flair for the gourmet. I have gotten & shared many recipes since I became a member in 2007. Although I have not been active in a few years, I still return to look for recipes from some of my fave chefs. Thanks to all you have helped me over the years and thanks a bunch to any and all reviews.