French Onion Soup Recipe

Our easy French onion soup recipe takes a little time and effort to make, but the result tastes like it's just been delivered from a restaurant.

cook TIME 1 hr 10 mins
prep TIME 5 mins
total TIME 1 hr 15 mins

Course: Side DishCuisine: French

Keyword: french onion soup, french onion soup recipe, how to make french onion soup

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 156 kcal

Ingredients (9)

20 oz onion sliced
2 oz Mozzarella shredded
2 fl oz red wine
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 oz French baguette 4 slices
2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a pot over medium heat. Add 20 oz of onion and cook until the onion is soft and caramelized—about 15 minutes.

step 1 How to Make Homemade French Onion Soup

Then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes. During the simmering time, stir the onion frequently (every 5 minutes). Cook the onion until it is golden brown and caramelized.

step 2 How to Make Homemade French Onion Soup

Add 2 fl oz red wine and continue to simmer for an extra 5 minutes.

step 3 How to Make Homemade French Onion Soup

Add 1 1/2 cup water and season the soup with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.

step 4 How to Make Homemade French Onion Soup

Take off the heat and divide the mixture into 4 serving bowls.

step 5 How to Make Homemade French Onion Soup

Top the bowls with 1 oz of French baguette and 2 oz mozzarella cheese.

step 6 How to Make Homemade French Onion Soup

Bake at 475 ℉ for 3 minutes to toast the bread and melt the cheese.

step 7 How to Make Homemade French Onion Soup

Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve the soup hot.

step 8 How to Make Homemade French Onion Soup

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