Marielle's French Onion Soup

Method4 steps · about 55 min

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   Step 1: Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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   Step 2: Heat the butter (¼ cup) in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir in the flour (2 tablespoons); cook and stir for a few minutes, then gradually add the beef broth and water (2 ½ cups). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.

   Simmer soup · 20 minUses ¼ cup butter · 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour · 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth · 2 ½ cups water · 2 large red onions

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   Step 3: Arrange French bread (6 slices) slices on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with Parmesan and Swiss cheese (½ cup).

   Uses 6 slices French bread, toasted · ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese · ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

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   Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is lightly browned and melted, about 10 minutes. Divide the soup into 6 bowls, and top with the cheesy bread.

   Uses 6 slices French bread, toasted · ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese · ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese