the best homemade french onion soup recipe

Easy French Onion Soup from The Food Charlatan

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· 1hr 50min · 7 servings

Do not underestimate the glory that is French Onion Soup. Something magical happens when you combine the simple elements of this recipe: a killer savory beef broth, perfectly golden caramelized onions, and of course, enough toasty bread and melty cheese to make you weep. I've got details and photos to show you exactly how to make the best easy broth, caramelized (not burned) onions, and the method for broiling it all to perfection. A fun project for a rainy afternoon at home!

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Ingredients

Meat

• 1 tbsp Better than bouillon beef base

Produce

• 3 Bay leaves

• 3 Carrots

• 2 stalks Celery

• 6 large cloves Garlic

• 3 small sprigs Rosemary, fresh

• 3 sprigs Thyme, fresh

• 1 Yellow onion

• 4 Yellow onions (about 3 pounds, large

Canned Goods

• 8 cups Beef broth, high quality

Condiments

• 1 tsp Horseradish, prepared

• 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

Baking & Spices

• 2 tbsp All purpose flour

• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

• 1 tbsp Kosher salt

• 15 Peppercorns (about 1/2 teaspoon)

Bread & Baked Goods

• 1 (1-pound) loaf French bread

Dairy

• 4 tbsp Butter

• 1 cup Gruyere cheese

• 1 cup Parmesan cheese

• 8 oz Swiss cheese

Beer, Wine & Liquor

• 1/2 cup Sherry wine

Liquids

• 2 cups Water

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