FRENCH ONION SOUP

If you’ve been following my posts the last few weeks you may have read about my recent European vacation that has inspired me to share so many of my favorites foods from Italy (check out this Penne Arrabbiata) and Paris.

I have been wanting to share the perfect French Onion Soup recipe with you guys for a long time, and today is finally the day! French Onion Soup is irresistible, especially on a nice cold day, with a Croque Monsieur sandwich and fresh green salad on the side!

This French Onion Soup recipe comes from a family friend of ours named Peggy.  She is not only a phenomenal cook, she also lived in France and has the perfect French Onion Soup recipe that she has graciously allowed me to share with you all!

This soup is really very simple. The keys to perfecting it are caramelizing the onions, which takes a little time and patience, and using high quality ingredients! A good, fresh block of gruyere and parmesan cheese, and a nice baguette are essential!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs onions (about 3 large onions), thinly sliced
• 3 Tbs. butter
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbs. flour
• 6 cups beef stock
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 piece celery just a small chunk, not the whole rib
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 slices french baguette bread
• 4 tablespoons butter melted
• 2 cloves garlic halved
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese , fresh grated
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese , fresh grated

Instructions

1. Add butter and onions to a large pot over medium heat. Season with a little salt and pepper and cook until softened. 
2. Add sugar and continue to gently stir until onions become golden brown and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Careful to not let them burn!
3. Add the flour and cook for 3 more minutes. 
4. ..................................

for full instruction please see : tastesbetterfromscratch.com

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