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french onion soup

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Wendee Bauer
@Surfette72
Daytona Beach, FL

This is one of the easiest homemade soup recipes I have. I make it more frequently in the winter months, but if you are a fan of French onion soup it's a great recipe any time of year.

(3 ratings)

Ingredients For french onion soup

  • 1/4 c
    salted butter
  • 3 c
    thinly sliced onions
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 4 c
    beef stock, homemade or store-bought
  • opional: toasted french bread slices, shredded swiss and parmesan cheeses

How To Make french onion soup

  • 1
    In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, combine onions and butter. Cover and cook gently for 15 minutes or until onions are tender.
  • 2
    Blend in salt and flour. Add beef stock and heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.
  • 3
    If desired, float toasted French bread slices on individual bowls of soup and spinkle with shredded Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. Heat in a 425 degree oven for 10 minutes.
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