Description
The Savory French Onion Soup Delight offers a captivating blend of sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and a delectable trio of cheeses, crowned with a toasted slice of French bread. Perfect for warming up on those cold nights, this traditional soup brings a touch of gourmet to your dining table while enveloping your senses with its comforting and hearty flavors.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups sliced onions
- 5 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Step-by-step Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Onion Mixture
Gather all ingredients. Melt butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add onions and stir continually until they are tender and translucent, making sure not to brown them.
Step 2: Simmer with Broth and Seasonings
Add the beef broth, sherry, and thyme to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow this mixture to simmer for 30 minutes, merging the flavors beautifully.
Step 3: Preheat the Broiler
While the soup simmers, preheat your oven’s broiler, setting yourself up for the final steps.
Step 4: Prepare the Bowls
Ladle the soup into oven-safe serving bowls. Top each with a slice of French bread (you can break the bread into pieces if preferred). Arrange a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice of diced Swiss, and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the bread in each bowl.
Step 5: Broil the Soup
Place the bowls on a cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until the cheese bubbles and slightly browns, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
Servings & Preparation/Cooking Time
This recipe yields 4 servings. Total preparation and cooking time is approximately 45 minutes.
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Storage: Cool the soup and store in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat refrigerated soup in a pot over medium heat until hot. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat until simmering. Cheese and bread should ideally be added fresh just before serving after reheating the soup.
Conclusion
Embrace the essence of French cuisine with this Savory French Onion Soup Delight. The amalgamation of slow-cooked onions, a richly flavored broth, and melted cheeses provides a luxurious yet comforting dish that’s perfect for any dinner occasion, especially on those colder days. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this cheesy delight and savor every spoonful!
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Savory French Onion Soup Delight
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
The Savory French Onion Soup Delight offers a captivating blend of sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and a delectable trio of cheeses, crowned with a toasted slice of French bread. Perfect for warming up on those cold nights, this traditional soup brings a touch of gourmet to your dining table while enveloping your senses with its comforting and hearty flavors.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups sliced onions
- 5 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Onion Mixture Gather all ingredients. Melt butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add onions and stir continually until they are tender and translucent, making sure not to brown them.
- Step 2: Simmer with Broth and Seasonings Add the beef broth, sherry, and thyme to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow this mixture to simmer for 30 minutes, merging the flavors beautifully.
- Step 3: Preheat the Broiler While the soup simmers, preheat your oven’s broiler, setting yourself up for the final steps.
- Step 4: Prepare the Bowls Ladle the soup into oven-safe serving bowls. Top each with a slice of French bread (you can break the bread into pieces if preferred). Arrange a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice of diced Swiss, and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the bread in each bowl.
- Step 5: Broil the Soup Place the bowls on a cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until the cheese bubbles and slightly browns, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.