Hearty Onion Soup Recipes

HEARTY ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter together in a pan large enough to hold the onions and broth.
• Saute onions very gently in half olive oil and half butter until soft and golden but do not allow them to brown.
• Add beef and vegetables. Heat through.
• Add dripping and stock. Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes.
• Divide into oven-proof bowls. Float the stale bread on top.
• Cover with the cheese and broil until the cheese bubbles and browns.

HEARTY ONION SOUP GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over mediumheat. Cook onions untilsoft and translucent, about 8 minutes.Reduce heat to low. Addthyme, and cook, stirring occasionally,until onions are deepgolden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler with rack about6 inches from heat source.Bring beef stock to a boil. Addcarrots and turnips. Reduceheat, and simmer, covered, untilvegetables are almost tender,about 5 minutes.
• Divide vegetables evenlyamong 4 ovenproof bowls usinga slotted spoon. Divide onionsamong bowls. Add 1 bay leaf toeach. Set bowls on a rimmedbaking sheet. Divide hot stockamong bowls.
• Top each with 1 slice of bread,then 2 slices of cheese. Broiluntil cheese is golden and bubbling,about 5 minutes. Transferto 4 serving bowls if desired.

HEARTY FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 10 minute or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Add broth, 2 soup cans water and Worcestershire sauce; stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minute.
• Preheat broiler. Ladle soup evenly into 4 large ovenproof bowls. Top with croutons and cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minute or until cheese is melted.

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

OLD-FASHIONED ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Place sliced onions and butter into slow cooker, and mix until onions are thoroughly coated. Stir in bread and chicken broth.
• Cover, and cook on LOW for 10 to 18 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir well during last hour.

HEARTY FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 20 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Add broth and A.1.; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min.
• Heat broiler. Ladle soup into 6 ovenproof bowls; top with croutons and cheese. Broil 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.