French Onion Soup

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add half a stick of butter to a pot.
  2. 2Add sliced onions to the pot.
  3. 3Sprinkle salt over the onions.
  4. 4Stir the onions over low heat continuously for 1 hour.
  5. 5Add flour to the caramelized onions.
  6. 6Salt the beef bones.
  7. 7Place the beef bones in the oven to roast.
  8. 8Transfer the roasted beef bones to a pot.
  9. 9Add leeks, celery, carrots, and onions to the pot with beef bones.
  10. 10Fill the pot with water.
  11. 11Add black peppercorns and salt to the pot.
  12. 12Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
  13. 13Strain the broth into the pot with the caramelized onions.
  14. 14Add thyme to the soup.
  15. 15Add red wine to the soup.
  16. 16Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
  17. 17Place slices of bread on top of the soup in each bowl.
  18. 18Sprinkle cheese generously over the bread.
  19. 19Place the bowls in the oven to broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 stick butter
  • onions
  • salt
  • flour
  • 4 beef bones
  • leeks
  • celery
  • carrots
  • black peppercorns
  • thyme
  • red wine
  • bread
  • cheese

Equipment

potovenspoonroasting pantongsstrainerladlesoup bowls

Tips

  • Use low heat and continuous stirring, with a lot of patience, to caramelize the onions for 1 hour.