How to Make French Onion Soup XI - A Step-by-Step Guide

French Onion Soup is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries in French cuisine. This hearty and comforting soup is made with a rich and flavorful broth, caramelized onions, and topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. It's the perfect dish for a cozy evening at home or as a starter for a special dinner with friends and family.

There are many variations of French Onion Soup, but this recipe for French Onion Soup XI is a standout. It's a simple and easy recipe that doesn'...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 10 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
  • 1 quart beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 slices French bread, toasted
  • 3 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir and cook onions in butter until golden brown, 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in the beer and beef broth and season with mustard, thyme, black pepper and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove bay leaf from soup and ladle soup into a large casserole or individual ovenproof bowls, leaving about 1 inch of room at the top of the dish or dishes. Float slices of toasted bread on the soup and pile generously with Gruyere.
  • Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes, until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 946mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 620mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 493mg