Description
A rich and simple French onion soup featuring tender onions simmered in beef broth with sherry and thyme, topped with broiled French bread and a blend of provolone, Swiss, and Parmesan cheeses for a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for cold nights.
Ingredients
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Soup
- 0.5 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
Topping
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients needed for the soup and topping to have everything ready for cooking.
- Sauté Onions: Melt the butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and stir continually until they become tender and translucent without browning.
- Simmer Soup: Add the beef broth, dry sherry, and dried thyme to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer gently for 30 minutes while you prepare the oven.
- Preheat Broiler: Meanwhile, preheat your oven’s broiler to prepare for broiling the soup topping.
- Assemble Bowls: Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe serving bowls. Place one slice of French bread on top of each bowl, breaking into pieces if preferred. Layer each bread slice with one slice of provolone cheese, half a slice of diced Swiss cheese, and one tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Broil Topping: Arrange the bowls on a rimmed sheet pan for easy handling and place under the preheated broiler. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and browns slightly.
- Serve: Carefully remove the bowls from the oven and serve the soup hot. Enjoy the rich, cheesy topping with the flavorful broth and onions.
Notes
- This French onion soup is especially comforting on cold nights due to its rich broth and cheesy topping.
- Do not brown the onions when sautéing; they should remain translucent for the best flavor and texture.
- If preferred, break the bread into smaller pieces before layering the cheese for easier eating.
- Use oven-safe bowls to prevent cracking under the broiler heat.
- Feel free to substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter, vegetarian option, though the flavor will differ.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 586 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1592 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
