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5 from 3 votes

French Onion Soup Recipe

The French onion soup recipe is a classic to have in your repertoire. Sweet caramelized onions cooked in a beef broth topped with a slice or two of a baguette with some cheese. A great satisfying soup that will warm up your chilly evenings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 312kcal
Author: Mélanie

Ingredients

  • 5 onions
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 branches thyme fresh
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 4 slices baguette
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Slice all your onions.
  • In a hot large pot, pour the olive oil and all your onions.
  • On low heat, cook the onions and stir regularly.
  • Cook for 45 minutes.
  • Pour your beef stock and stir.
  • Cook for 30 minutes on a simmer.
  • Serve in cute oven-proof bowls, cover with some sliced baguette, generously add some cheese, and broil for ¾ minutes.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1494mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 2mg