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Recipe
Hearty French Onion Soup Recipe
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2437g | |
| Calories 2884 | |
| Calories from Fat 957 | 33% |
| Total Fat 108.62g | 136% |
| Saturated Fat 62.59g | 250% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 289mg | 96% |
| Sodium 8414mg | 351% |
| Potassium 2205mg | 63% |
| Total Carbs 350.33g | 93% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.5g | 72% |
| Sugars 35.41g | 24% |
| Protein 130.45g | 209% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 5 med. size yellow onions, very thinly sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 5 c. low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme, crumbled
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices toasted French bread, each about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 c. grated Swiss or possibly Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a large, heavy saucepan heat butter over moderate heat; add in the onions and cook, uncovered, carefully stirring till golden brown--10 to 15 min. Blend in sugar and flour; cook, stirring, 3 min longer.
- Add in broth, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; raise heat to moderately high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly--about 6 min. Adjust heat so mix bubbles gently and simmer, partly covered, for 30 min. Remove and throw away bay leaf.
- Heat broiler.
- Ladle soup into 4 flameproof bowls. Float 2 pcs of bread in each soup bowl.
