French onion soup: A recipe complete with a French baguette and melty cheese
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- 05 May 2023
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If you’re looking for a delicious, full-flavored French onion soup, this recipe is going to wow you and the guests you serve.
French onion soup is a popular comfort meal full of strong flavors.
It is traditionally made exclusively with yellow onions.
The hearty soup dates back to the 17th century, although the exact origins vary slightly.
French onion soup, not to be confused with onion soup, which is made slightly differently, is a savory soup delicious for any time of year.
The history of French onion soup
French onion soup dates to the 17th century, according to Worldinparis.com.
In the first theory of origination, the recipe was, in a way, created by accident by King Louis XV, according to the source.
He found himself hungry one night and lacked ingredients.
What he did have was onions, butter and champagne, which he combined to create what is now said to be the first French onion soup.
Ingredients for French onion soup
- 64 ounces of beef broth
- 6 yellow onions
- French baguette
- Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup of white wine (dry preferred)
- ¼ cup of Brandy
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter
- 3 fresh garlic cloves
- 2 stems of thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
French onion soup recipe
- Begin cooking your French onion soup by caramelizing the onions. In a large pan over medium heat, add butter and all six yellow onions sliced. Add a dash of salt and pepper to the butter, onion pan and cover with a lid.
- You don’t need a ton of butter here as the onions will emit juice into the pan themselves. Read More…
