How to Make Department Store Onion Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Department Store Onion Soup is a classic and comforting soup recipe that has been passed down through generations. This hearty and flavorful soup is a perfect dish for warming up on a cold day, and it is incredibly easy to make.

The secret to this iconic soup lies in the slow-cooked onions, which develop a deep, rich flavor that is the star of the dish. The onions are caramelized to perfection, creating a sweet and savory base that is the perfect canvas for the rest of the ingredients...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 5 pounds onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 quarts beef broth
  • 1 cup white wine (Optional)
  • 1 dash browning sauce
  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally for 1 1/2 hours.
  • When the onions are ready, add the pepper, salt, bay leaf and flour. Stir over low heat for 10 minutes. Pour in the beef broth and white wine. Simmer for 2 hours over low heat. Adjust the coloring to a rich brown with the browning sauce. Taste, and adjust salt if needed.
  • Preheat your oven's broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls, and place them on a baking sheet. Float a slice of French bread in each bowl, and top with some Swiss cheese. Broil until cheese is browned. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 1514mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 225mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 518mg