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French Onion Soup

This bistro classic is a comforting winter warmer with caramelized onions, Comté cheese, and a splash of brandy.

Egg FreeNut Free

4

Servings

30 Mins

Prep Time

60 Mins

Cook Time

Cooking Steps

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1. Add the Butter to a Preheated Pot

Preheat the pot to 325°F/162°C (medium-low) and add the butter. Melt completely.

  • Unsalted Butter(diced)4 Tbsps.
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2. Add and Cook the Onions and Garlic

Add the onions, garlic, herbs, and salt to the pot with the melted butter. Cook the onions for 17 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Yellow Onion(thinly sliced)8 cups
  • Garlic Clove(peeled, thinly sliced)4
  • Thyme4 sprigs
  • Bay Leaf1
  • Kosher Salt1 ½ Tbsps.
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3. Continue Cooking the Onions

Reduce the temperature to 275°F/135°C (low) and cook the onion for 22 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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4. Add and Reduce the Brandy

Add the brandy and reduce for 50 seconds, stirring occasionally.

  • Brandy½ cup
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5. Make and Stir in the Slurry

In a large bowl, whisk together the beef stock and the cornstarch. Pour the mixture into the pot with the caramelized onions, and stir to combine.

  • Beef Stock6 cups
  • Cornstarch4 Tbsps.
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6. Finish Cooking the Soup

Bring the liquid to a simmer then reduce the temperature to 225°F/107°C (low), and cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook for 15 minutes stirring occasionally, replacing the lid after each stir. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off. While the soup is cooking preheat the oven to broil.

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7. Season the Soup with Black Pepper and Sherry Vinegar

  • Black Pepper(freshly cracked)20 turns
  • Sherry Vinegar¾ Tbsp.
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8. Portion the Soup

Divide the soup evenly into ovenproof bowls, making sure to evenly distribute the onions.

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9. Prepare the Garnish

Cover the top of each soup bowl with 3 slices of baguette, 3 slices of Swiss cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Comté cheese.

  • Baguette(thinly sliced)12
  • Swiss Cheese(sliced)12
  • Comté Cheese(grated)2 cups
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10. Broil and Serve as Desired

Transfer the soup to the oven and broil the top of the soup until the cheese is melted and reaches a deep golden brown color. Serve immediately.

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