Ina Garten French Onion Soup Recipe

French onion soup is warm, rich, and full of flavor. The Ina Garten French Onion Soup Recipe is one of the best. It has sweet onions, tasty broth, and melted cheese.

It’s perfect for a cold day or a cozy night at home. Ina’s recipe is simple but fancy. It uses basic steps with great results.

You don’t need to be a chef to make this. It tastes like something from a restaurant.

When I First Discovered the Recipe

I first had this soup at a friend’s house. It was so good I asked for the recipe. Later, I found the Ina Garten French Onion Soup Recipe.

It tasted just as amazing. I was so happy I found it.

Things You Need

• Big soup pot or Dutch oven
• Spoon for stirring
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Oven-safe soup bowls
• Cheese grater
• Oven or broiler

Ingredients

• 6 big yellow onions (sliced thin)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or sherry
• 8 cups beef broth
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 baguette (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

How to Make It Step by Step

• Put butter and oil in a big pot.
• Add onions. Stir to coat them well.
• Add sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Cook on low heat for 40 minutes.
• Stir once in a while until onions turn brown.
• Add wine. Stir and scrape the pot bottom.
• Pour in beef broth. Add thyme and bay leaf.
• Let it boil, then turn the heat down.
• Let it simmer without a lid for 30 minutes.
• Take out the thyme and bay leaf.
• Toast the baguette slices.
• Put soup in oven-safe bowls.
• Place toast on top of each bowl.
• Add lots of grated cheese on top.
• Broil until the cheese melts and bubbles.
• Take out and serve while hot.

Tips for the Best Soup

1. Slice onions the same size so they cook evenly.
2. Cook onions slowly to bring out sweetness.
3. Use Gruyère cheese—it melts really well.
4. Toast bread before putting on soup.
5. Stir often so onions don’t burn.

What to Eat With Ina Garten French Onion Soup Recipe

• Caesar Salad
  This fresh salad has crunchy lettuce and creamy dressing. It goes great with the rich soup.
• Roasted Asparagus
  It’s light and a little crispy. Just bake with olive oil and salt. It’s a perfect match.
• Garlic Butter Mushrooms
  These are soft and full of flavor. Cook them in garlic and butter for a yummy side.

Conclusion

The Ina Garten French Onion Soup Recipe is easy and delicious. It makes you feel warm and full. Try it once, and you’ll want to make it again

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