Enjoy A Classic FRENCH ONION SOUP With This Easy And Delicious Recipe!

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while cheddar is often less expensive.

Chop up 3 pounds of onions.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to the melted butter.

Cook the onions on medium heat for about 45 minutes to an hour until soft and brown.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour, salt, and pepper to taste, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in 6 cups of beef broth and add 1 bay leaf and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about an hour.

Remove the bay leaf from the soup.

Slice a baguette into 1/2 inch thick pieces and brush with olive oil.

Broil the bread until toasted, watching closely to avoid burning.

Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, add a piece of bread on top, and sprinkle with gruyère cheese.

Broil the bowls until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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