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Rich and Savory French Onion Soup

Source of Recipe


Adapted from Southern Lady



List of Ingredients



• ½ cup butter
  
• 2 tsp sugar
  
• 8 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 6 cups beef broth
  
• 1 (10.5-ounce) can beef consommé
  
• 1½ tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  
• Toasted baguette rounds
  
• Shredded Swiss cheese
  
• Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
  






Instructions



1. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and onions, in batches if necessary. Cook, stirring often, for 1 hour or until golden brown.
   
   
2. Add garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Add beef broth, beef consommé, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add thyme, and simmer for 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls; top with toasted baguette rounds and shredded cheese. Broil 6 inches from heat for 3 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 2½ quarts