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French onion soup is one of the most popular soups served in American restaurants today. The good news is it's easy and inexpensive to make at home. All you need is a Dutch oven and a little patience.
It's the Onions
If you've tried making your own French onion soup before with limited success, you probably steamed the onions. The secret to a superior onion soup is in the onion prep. Onions release their goodness slowly. As they brown, they produce sugars and loads of flavor. When you pile a bunch of sliced onion in a pot and quick cook them, the batch tends to steam long before it caramelizes. To create a to-die-for soup, you need to give the onions some TLC. Instead of cooking onions in a pot on the stove, let your oven do the work. Here's how:
Slice the onions as you would normally, and place them in a covered 6 quart Dutch oven to which you've added a tablespoon of olive oil. (Most recipes call for four to six thinly sliced yellow onions (about five pounds).
Cook the onions in a 300 degree F oven for an hour.
Stir and continue cooking for another 30 minutes with the lid slightly offset so steam can escape.
After the 90 minute cooking time, you'll notice the onions have turned a rich brown in color and reduced by half.
Remove the pot from the oven and place it on the stovetop.
Bring the onion base to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Cook for 5 minutes to remove any remaining liquid. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture if it begins to stick to the pan.
The onions are now ready to use in soup.
French Onion Soup Recipe
Ingredients
6 large onions (about 5 lbs.), sliced a quarter of an inch thick 2 tbsp. butter 1 garlic clove, minced (optional) 1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons Port (you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon sugar) 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 8 cups beef broth 1 bay leaf
Directions
Prepare onions as outlined above. Add butter, garlic, wine, Port and pepper to the onion mixture. Stir to incorporate Add beef broth and bay leaf. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.
Soup is delicious with sliced French bread (or croutons) and shredded Gruyère, Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese heated under the broiler.
Recipe serves 8
What else can I help you with?
Can you use merlot in french onion soup?
Julia child's recipe uses Merlot, with its lower tannins, in her French Onion Soup recipe. I've found none better.
Where can I find a French onion soup recipe?
There are some great recipes of French onion soup on www.foodnetwork.com. The website also gives ratings and reviews on French onion soup recipes. These recipes are easy to follow and provide accurate ingredients and cooking times needed to make a French onion soup.
What is an authentic organic onion soup recipe?
Julia Child is one of my favorites. Try this direct link to an authentic organic onion soup recipe that is easy to make http://www.food.com/recipe/authentic-french-onion-soup-courtesy-of-julia-child-356428.
Where can a recipe for making onion soup be found?
Simply Recipes offers an excellent recipe for French Onion Soup. Another option would include All Recipes, In The Kitchen, Smitten Kitchen, and Cook Like Your Grandmother.
Do you put the onion skin in french onion soup?
NO, but you could use the onion skin when making your natural beef stock, which would then be used making the onion soup. Use Vidalia onions and green peppercorns in your recipe .
Are french onion soup recipes delicious?
It depends primarily on what recipe you use, but yes, generally speaking, french onion soup recipes are delicious. Be sure to follow the directions and use the correct ingredients to produce the desired tasty outcome.
What is the difference between onion soup and cream of onion soup?
"Cream of onion" definitely has cream in. Whereas "onion soup" may not; it's more likely to be French Onion style soup.
What is the national soup of France?
french onion soup
Is onion soup masculine or feminine or plural?
In French, "onion soup" is feminine: "la soupe à l'oignon."
What are the release dates for Conan - 2010 Recipe for Disaster No Wait Onion Soup 4-28?
Conan - 2010 Recipe for Disaster No Wait Onion Soup 4-28 was released on: USA: 9 January 2014
Why does french onion soup come in a lion's head bowl?
French onion soup does not always come in a lion's head bowl. When it does, it's because of tradition. Lion's head bowls are designed in a classic French style. Many restaurants in the United States serve French onion soup in ramekins.
Where can I find an onion soup recipe?
Food Network, Simply Recipes, and All Recipes are pages that offer a recipe for making onion soup. The differences will be primarily in the seasonings or perhaps other ingredients used in the process of preparing the meal.
