French Onion Soup

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: French

French Onion Soup is a classic dish that features caramelized onions in a rich beef and chicken stock, topped with melted Swiss cheese over crusty bread. The deep flavors of the broth, combined with the sweetness of the onions, make it a comforting choice for chilly evenings or gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • black pepper to taste
  • garlic salt to taste
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a heavy kettle.
  2. Add sliced onions and brown well, stirring constantly.
  3. Add beef stock, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  4. Allow to simmer for 40 minutes.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and add salt.
  6. Prepare with a slice of toasted French bread (1/2-inch thick).
  7. Add a thick slice of Swiss cheese (1/4-inch thick), overlapping the bowl.
  8. Put under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

473 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.3g 13% DV
Total Fat 32.3g 41% DV
Carbs 49.9g 18% DV
Fiber 13.5g 48% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10403.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 733.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 77mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 89.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 15.5mg 17% DV
Calcium 362.8mg 28% DV
Iron 15.1mg 84% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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