Memorial Day Recipes

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Rating:

(2 votes) 5 2

A traditional French onion soup recipe complete with a bread and cheese topping.

Shared by Russ1942,
Necedah, WI

Time needed

15 min preparation + 40 min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 lg. yellow onions (about 9 to 11 oz. each), sliced
  • 6 Tbs. butter (or margarine)
  • 1 Tbs. sugar
  • 2 qts. chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 baguette French bread (sliced and toasted)
  • Romano cheese, grated

Directions

Melt butter in large saucepan that holds at least 4 quarts. Add onions and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, or until tender and golden. Stir often. Add sugar and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add broth, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, ladle soup into bowl; float toast on soup. Sprinkle with cheese.

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