Classic French Onion Soup

Classic French Onion Soup requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 412 calories, 18g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe serves 4. For $2.94 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A couple people really liked this main course. 19 people were glad they tried this recipe. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. This recipe from Foodista requires butter, onions, flour, and salt and pepper. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400

2. 2

   In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add onions to the pot and sprinkle with flour. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 45 minutes stirring occasionally. If the onions are cooking too quickly, reduce heat.

4. 4

   When the onions are tender and golden in colour, de-glaze the pan with sherry.

5. 5

   Pour beef broth into the pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

6. 6

   Add herbs, salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Butter slices of French bread and bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until very dry. Set aside.

9. 9

   Remove herb stalks and bay leaf.

10. 10

    Ladle soup portions into four oven safe ramekins. Top with crusty French bread and sprinkle with cheese.

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    Place ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake uncovered at 400 for 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbling. Broil for one minute more to brown the top.

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    Serve warm.

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    Serves 4

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