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French Onion Soup with Beef

Craft Irresistible French Onion Soup with Beef at Home

Delve into the warm, savory flavors of homemade French Onion Soup with Beef, a must-try comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • - Large pot
  • oven-safe bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base

  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Can substitute with canola if needed.
  • 1 pound Beef Stew Meat Use chuck or round for tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Helps caramelize onions.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour For thickening the soup.
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Adds depth to the broth.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted butter is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 4 large Yellow Onions Must be deeply caramelized.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce For umami richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your liking.
  • 1 bay leaf Bay Leaf Infuses herbal notes.
  • 6 cups Beef Stock Homemade or low-sodium preferred.

For Serving

  • 1 French baguette French Baguette For topping and adding texture.
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Other melting cheese can be substituted.

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In a large pot, heat a splash of cooking oil over medium heat. Brown the beef stew meat in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the browned beef from the pot and pour in beef stock, scraping up the delicious browned bits left behind.
  • Melt butter in the pot, then add sliced yellow onions and a sprinkle of sugar. Cook them low and slow for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn a beautiful deep brown color.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and mix for 1-2 minutes to create a light roux.
  • Return the beef and deglazing liquid to the pot. Add the remaining beef stock, dry white wine, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 2 hours on low heat.
  • Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with slices of toasted French baguette and a generous amount of Gruyere cheese.
  • Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Serve immediately.

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for a vibrant touch. Allow onions to caramelize fully for enhanced flavor.
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