Famous-Barr's French Onion Soup

Famous-Barr's French Onion Soup

Enjoy a bowl of Famous-Barr French Onion Soup, a classic comfort dish that’s easy to make. Slowly caramelized onions are simmered in a rich, wine-infused broth with warm spices, then topped with crusty bread and melted cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings, this homemade soup offers deep flavor and even freezes well for later.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 4

Course Soup

Cuisine French

Servings

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

1 Cutting Tool chef's knife, mandolin, or food processor to slice the onions thinly
Measuring Cups & Spoons For the spices, broth, wine, and flour
1 Large Stockpot A 6-quart (or larger) pot to cook the soup
1 Stirring Utensil A long spoon or spatula for stirring.
8 Oven-Safe Bowls or Crocks To finish the soup under the broiler with bread and cheese
1 Ladle For serving the soup

Ingredients

2 lbs peeled onions A 5 lb. bag of onions peeled will equal 3 Ibs
4 oz butter
1.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
2 tbsp paprika
1 bay leaf
3 qts beef broth Swanson's brand preferred
1 cup dry white wine optional
.75 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
french bread
swiss cheese

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Instructions

Slice onions 1/8" thick
Melt butter, place onions in it, saute slowly for 1½ hours in a large soup pot
Add all other ingredients except bouillon, saute over low heat 10
minutes more
Add bouillon and simmer for 2 hours
Adjust color to a rich brown with caramel coloring or kitchen bouquet
Season with salt to taste
Put in icebox overnight

Notes

Proper Serving

Heat soup. Fill fireproof casserole or individual fireproof bowls with 80z. of soup, top with three 1½" slices of Famous-Barr French bread and top with 1½ oz. imported Swiss cheese, place under broiler until brown, approx. S minutes 550°.

This recipe yields 2 qts. finished soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcal

Keyword French Onion Soup, Onion, Soup

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