Plenty nutritious and expertly satisfying, the French onion soup will leave your family happy, especially if it is on a day when it is cold outside. When you eat something warmer than your own body temperature, you also warm up; you'll be hard pressed to find a better option for that than this recipe for French onion soup. Keeping you cozy on a winter day or making you satisfied on any other day, French onion soup is a versatile meal that can be concocted in the veritable ease of your own kitchen. That is home cooking done right!
French Onion Soup
The beauty of this recipe for French onion soup is that it is one that can be put together very quickly and easily for families who find themselves constantly on the go, but are still interested in having a meal that does not just come out of the box and into the microwave for expediency. Just because you are busy, that does not mean you want to sacrifice the great taste that dinners can have. And when you like soups, you know that the best soups can taste out of this world. With this recipe, we aim to provide such a flavorful experience for all those who have opted to have a dalliance with a hot bowl of French onion soup.
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This specific recipe calls for four servings to be made, but that can obviously be increased if your family outnumbers that traditional model. As for the ingredients, an emphasis is placed on the onions, obviously, but the familiar players of soup remain present. You will need just three minced onions and three tablespoons of butter, to start with. On top of that, salt, pepper, flour, light cream, and milk all come into play. Additionally, to give this French onion soup its signature melody of flavors, you will add gruyere cheese and toasted slices of French bread that will truly make this soup a delectable one to devour.
The cooking of the onions takes five minutes and the simmering of the soup takes double that, but once you finish those two easy steps, you are already ready to serve the soup. It is a short recipe that is economical and delicious all the same!
Soupe a L’Oignon Recipe
In case you do not speak French, the subheading above this paragraph translates quite literally to “onion soup”. So, no, this is not some curveball at the last second of the recipe. It is just a fancy, romantic way of describing this delectable soup we have already devoted so many words to gushing over. But it is not as if there is no good reason for gushing over this soup! After all, this recipe calls for one of the most delicious editions of French onion soup known to man! Most people have had experience with French onion soup, to be sure, but this recipe is not just another example of how to make it. This is a recipe for how everyone should make it.
As this particular recipe stands, it serves as an excellent way to feed a family of four when you just do not know what else to make for dinner, or if you do not have enough time or ingredients to make anything else but a pot of soup. Sure, most of the time you will probably try to opt for something along the lines of a meat, a starch, and a vegetable, but when a meal like that simply becomes not feasible to cook, then that is when French onion soup will be there to take care of you and your loved ones. There is nothing you will not love about this soup- and you can always add bread or crackers if you feel like crunching on something, too.
If you enjoyed this recipe, make sure to check out our Corn Fritters Recipe and our Church Supper Cauliflower.
How Long Will Onion Soup Last?
If you find yourself with leftover onion soup, you'll want to know how long you can expect it to last for. Onion soup is like many other dishes in that it will usually only last 3-4 days in the fridge. After this, you'll want to pay close attention to the soup to see if it has spoiled or not.
When storing your onion soup, make sure it goes in a sealed, airtight container. We highly advise against using a plastic baggie, as these aren't designed to hold soup. They can easily break open; the last thing you want is onion soup all over your refrigerator!
If you want your onion soup to last longer, you can freeze it. Many people meal-prep soup and then freeze it for the weeks and months ahead. Make sure you use a freezer-safe container or bag. Since the soup will be frozen, you don't need to worry about using a bag. Nonetheless, we still recommend using a heavy-duty freezer bag.
When freezing, make sure to label the date of freezing on each container. That way, you can easily keep track of how long your onion soup has been frozen for. Generally, you can expect frozen onion soup to last for at least a couple of months, possibly longer. Always check any leftovers for signs of mold, a bad odor, or a weird color or taste. All of these are definite signs that your soup has gone bad and should be thrown away.
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Onion Soup Recipe
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- Total Time: 65 Minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Description
Plenty nutritious and expertly satisfying, the French onion soup will leave your family happy, especially if it is on a day when it is cold outside.
Ingredients
- 3 onions, minced
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 2 cups each light cream and milk
- Salt
- Pepper
- Toasted French bread slices
- ¾ cup grated gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Cook onions in butter 5 minutes. Blend in flour.
- Add cream and milk; bring to boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put toasted bread in a tureen. Add soup; sprinkle with cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 45 Minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
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