# FAMILY-STYLE FRENCH ONION SOUP

A family-style French onion soup recipe, all made in one pot.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 sweet white or vidalia onions
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 0 salt
- 0 pepper
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 32 oz beef broth
- 3 large pieces crusty white bread
- 4 oz gruyere cheese

## Instructions

1. Slice the onions in half then into thin half-moon slices.
2. Melt the butter in a big oven-safe pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and cook down, stirring every few minutes until they start to turn a golden color.
4. Add the brown sugar, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft and a deep golden color.
5. Add the flour and stir to combine for about 1 minute.
6. Add the broth and stir to combine, then let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes while you prep the topping.
7. If your bread is soft (not stale) lightly toast it then slice into bite-sized cubes. Shred the gruyere cheese.
8. Turn your oven on to broil.
9. Arrange the bread cubes on top of the soup, then top with shredded cheese.
10. Carefully put in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
11. Let cool for 5 minutes then serve into bowls and enjoy!

## Equipment

- oven
- big oven-safe pot or dutch oven
- knife
- toaster
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEgKSZ9R8i3/?igsh=MXFzMWljb3VlenQzcg==
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- Extracted: 2025-01-27

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