{"id":378972,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T00:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-french-onion-soup\/"},"modified":"2024-11-25T14:40:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T20:40:21","slug":"classic-french-onion-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-french-onion-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"French Onion Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"

French onion soup is one of our favorite comfort classics, beloved by onion lovers and picky eaters alike! Caramelizing the onions turns the once-sharp alliums into a sweet, meltingly tender bite. Pair them with a rich beef broth and a cheesy, garlic-toast topping, and you create a dish that transforms humble ingredients into a 5-star dinner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The only caveat? Our French onion soup recipe is simple, but it is not quick. Time is the real secret ingredient here. The dish will be well worth the effort when you take that first bite!<\/p>\n

How to Make French Onion Soup<\/h2>\n

Homemade French onion soup comes together in three simple steps: Caramelize the onions, simmer the broth and add a cheesy topping.<\/p>\n

My mother refers to the first step as \u201cbabysitting\u201d the onions. You can’t just put the onions on and walk away, or they might burn or cook unevenly. So, you need to stir them from time to time. You can remove the hands-on component and make slow-cooker caramelized onions<\/a>, but you can’t avoid the time element. It takes at least 45 minutes on the stovetop for onions to become fully tender and golden brown. (Luckily, you can tackle this step several days in advance, if needed.)<\/p>\n

From there, it\u2019s time to simmer. Reducing the wine by half concentrates its flavors and cooks off most of the alcohol. Then, simmering the beef broth for an hour brings the flavors together. Put it together, and the soup develops a deep richness and a warming, cozy quality.<\/p>\n

Finally, there\u2019s the cheesy toast. There are several different ways to pull off this element. You can ladle the soup into broiler-safe dishes for an over-the-top presentation. Or simply melt the cheese directly on the bread and use it as a garnish.<\/p>\n

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French Onion Soup Ingredients<\/h2>\n

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