Any french onion soup addicts out there? Yeah, me too. At almost every restaurant I quickly scan the appetizers and soups menu to see if the cheesy, oniony soup is offered. If it’s not, I’m not sure I’ll be returning…
If you’re a french onion soup addict, you need to take my advice. Learn to make it at home.
And no worries, this soup isn’t topped with mozzarella, it’s topped with the real thing — Gruyère cheese.
Mmm…the only cheese that’s worthy of topping french onion soup.
I couldn’t help thinking about the blessings of a kitchen stove when I just spent time with missionaries who had to make their own fires to just boil water to wash dishes or cook. Wow, I’m so blessed! Next time you whip up an awesome recipe on your electric stove, remember that not everyone gets that luxury!
I know that most recipes for french onion soup include white or red wine — mine doesn’t.
So, yes, you can enjoy french onion soup without the wine. I also revamped an amazing chicken casserole that used wine into a wineless one.
You can grab that amazing, cheesy, succulent recipe here.
Oh, and in case you’re a bit of a romantic, you’ll love the heart-shaped toast that brings a touch of Valentine’s Day romance to your dinner. Add some chocolate covered strawberries on the side and some sparkling grape juice and you’re all set for a romantic dinner for two!
Enjoy this super simple recipe below that will soothe all your addictions to french onion soup. From one addict to another, enjoy! :)
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Easy French Onion Soup
This easy french onion soup is perfect for all cheesy, beefy broth addicts that need some satisfaction! Ready in minutes, this recipe hits the spot!
- Prep Time 5 mins
- Inactive Time 0 hrs
- Cook Time 25 mins
- Total Time 30 mins
- Yield 2 people 1x
- Category Appetizers
- Cuisine French
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- several slices of thick french bread or baguette
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Add butter to medium sauce pan and saute the onions on medium-low heat until clear and translucent, stirring continuously.
- Add in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in beef broth, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut bread into heart shapes and set aside.
- Once soup is finished simmering, place in oven-proof serving bowls.
- Place heart-shaped bread pieces over soup and sprinkled with shredded cheese.
- Broil in oven just until lightly brown — approximately 3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
