Best Simple Onion Soup Recipes

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RICH AND SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP



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We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation.

Provided by Lori Levin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes     French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups sliced onions
4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
4 slices French bread
4 slices provolone cheese
2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
  • Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oven broiler.
  • Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1578.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

SIMPLE CREAM OF ONION SOUP



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A recipe from a 3 or 4 ingredients recipe book I own. Great warm-up for cold days! I've substituted milk for the cream with no negative effects :)

Provided by Alison J.

Categories     Onions

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/4 lbs yellow onions, sliced (about 10 onions)
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
2/3 cup double cream (heavy)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 6 tbsp of the butter in a large pan. Set about 1/5 of the onions aside and add the rest to the pan. Stir to coat in butter, then cover and cook very gently for about 30 minutes. The onions should be soft and tender, but not brown.
  • Add the stock, about 1 tsp salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Let soup cool, then blend until smooth. Return soup to the rinsed pan.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in another pan and cook remaining onions over low heat, covered, until soft but not browned. Uncover and continue to cook onions until they turn golden yellow.
  • Add cream to soup and reheat gently until hot, but do not boil. Add buttery onions and stir for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE ONION SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Onion     Bake     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
3 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/3 cups seasoned croutons
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook until deep brown, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Add broth and wine; boil until soup is slightly reduced and flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500°F. Put 4 deep ovenproof bowls on baking sheet. Put 1/3 cup croutons in each bowl.
  • Ladle soup over croutons. Top with cheeses. Bake soup until heated through and cheeses melt, about 8 minutes.

SIMPLE MICROWAVE FRENCH ONION SOUP



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This is the way my mother introduced us to F.O.S. in the 80s. It is still my favorite soup recipe and is made in the microwave with very little prep.

Provided by Mrs. Sherm

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
2 medium onions
4 cups hot water
1 ounce dry onion soup mix
2 teaspoons beef bouillon
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 loaf French bread
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Slice onions.
  • Place onions and butter in microwave-safe dish and microwave on high 4-6 minutes.
  • Add water and seasonings to onions.
  • Stir to combine ingredients, then microwave on high 5 minutes.
  • Change power setting to 50% (medium) and microwave 15-20 minutes.
  • Toast bread and place in to bowls.
  • Ladle soup over bread, top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan.
  • Microwave 5 minutes on medium until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.4, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 1811.3, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 19.9

RICH AND SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Categories     Cheese     Thyme     Vegetable     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups onions, sliced
4 cans (10.5 ounce) beef broth
2 tablespoons (optional) dry sherry
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 recipe (to taste) salt and pepper
4 slices French bread
4 slices provolone cheese
2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
  • Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oven broiler. Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
  • Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

RICH AND SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP [738]



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Broil

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups sliced onions
4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices French bread
4 slices provolone cheese
2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions. Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes. Heat the oven broiler. Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

SIMPLE CARAMELIZED ONION POTATO SOUP



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Peel potatoes and dice into large chunks (this helps them cook faster) and chop celery. Add both into soup pot with the chicken broth. Simmer until veggies are tender and potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes. While your veggies are simmering, in a separate pan, add the chopped onions along with butter. Cook them very low and slow, stirring frequently so they don't burn or brown, but develop a deep caramel color, for 15-25 minutes. In the last 5 minutes or so, add the chopped garlic, and cook for the remaining few minutes. When your potatoes and celery are done, add the caramelized onions and garlic to the pot, and transfer to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Return blended soup to the pot, and add your milk or cream until the desired thickness and creaminess is achieved (this all depends on preference!) About 2 cups milk or 3/4 cup heavy cream is a good ballpark, but adjust based on preferences! Serve immediately, with parmesan cheese and chopped chives!

Provided by Jess K.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 russet potatoes
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup celery, chopped
2 yellow onions
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon herbes de provence (dried thyme by itself will also work great.)
salt & pepper
milk or cream, to finish
fresh parmesan cheese, to finish
fresh chives, to garnish

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and dice into large chunks (this helps them cook faster) and chop celery.
  • Add both into soup pot with the chicken broth. Simmer until veggies are tender and potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.
  • While your veggies are simmering, in a separate pan, add the chopped onions along with butter. Cook them very low and slow, stirring frequently so they don't burn or brown, but develop a deep caramel color, for 15-25 minutes.
  • In the last 5 minutes or so, add the chopped garlic, and cook for the remaining few minutes.
  • When your potatoes and celery are done, add the caramelized onions and garlic to the pot, and transfer to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Return blended soup to the pot.
  • Add milk or cream to finish, based on your preferences and desired thickness and creaminess.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parmesan and chopped chives!

RICH AND SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE



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A slice of French bread layered with three varieties of cheese is broiled on top of this decadent but simple french onion soup.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups sliced onions
4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices French bread
4 slices provolone cheese
2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions. Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes. Heat the oven broiler. Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

RICH AND SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP



Rich and Simple French Onion Soup image

"We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups sliced onions
4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices French bread
4 slices provolone cheese
2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
  • Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oven broiler.
  • Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

REAL SIMPLE ONION SOUP



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Make and share this Real Simple Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Onions

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (14 ounce) cans ready to eat beef broth, not condensed
1 cup canned French-fried onions
1/4 cup dry sherry
4 slices dry French bread
4 ounces sliced swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Arrange 4 10 ounce oven safe salad bowls on a baking sheet.
  • Place 1/4 cup onions in each bowl.
  • Pour 1/4 broth over the onions.
  • Add 1 tablespoon sherry to each bowl.
  • Place 1 slice bread in each bowl.
  • Top with slice of cheese.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 2754.9, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 21.1

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