I've always made this with veal stock, less savory than beef broth. I always cook the onions a lot longer than 12 minutes, more like 45. The more caramelized, the better.
@TheBrainMachine78 in the middle of cooking this now--YOU ARE RIGHT. It's been 12 minutes and the onions are NOWHERE NEAR dark! If I had know that I would have started cooking this soup earlier.
Thank you - I am sorry I did not ask the question about onion soup - I don't know if anyone is using my pseudonym - I shall be pleased if you will let me know and I will cancel and find a new user name.
One thing I wanted to say in response to a few comments is that this is one dish where real butter really is best, and not olive oil. The butter (unsalted) is part of the blended flavors of the soup, and you will ruin it if you use anything else.
i made a way easy french onion soup today it was delicious too! all i did was chop up 3 large onions, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan, add the onions and let them sweat with the lid on the pan for 10 minutes, then add 4 cans of beef broth, lets simmer and toast 1 inch thick slices of french bread in the toaster then put the soup in oven safe bowls, put the french bread on the soup, put a half and half amount of gruere chese grated and parmesan cheese on top and broil under the broiler.
@mamanettie french onion soup is easier to make than it looks. You can do it!!! I have made it and my husband said mine tasted like the one in Paris and he had family there and lived there for a year! It's so easy to make, but don't take the shortcuts!!
@tandis97 hey you have to try it to like it, the cooked onions wear off all the harsh onion flavor and leave a sweet totally different flavor to the onion it does not taste the same. it is a very delicious soup.
its not a waste of cheese...anyone who's ever had a proper french onion soup KNOWS the yummy cripsy cheese that clings to the outside of the bowl can be peeled off and eaten. DER! its part of the unique enjoyable qualities of french onion soup! and wow and im friggen hungry for some
no sugar!!!!!!!! use any kind of cheese you like.... and the more types the merrier and dont shortcut the time to cook the stuff like she does........
@pookiemwousy true... no sugar...because if you put the amount of onions in this soup that is traditional and cook them long enough...they will turn into pure sweetness.
Best without sugar - the onions will caramel in their own sweetness - it takes longer but it's well worth it. It's the proper old way - It's not a waste of cheese, done this way -I'd put more - Bon appetit
@Anitaredhead1 yes, the sweetness of the carmelized onions, the saltiness of the cheese, and the richenss of the beef broth and the character of the red wine or brandy makes this soup simply amazing and leave you speechless and wanting more!! I recommend only beef broth and no chicken broth, and only red wine or brandy, not white wine. Fresh thyme leaves are best, and 1 bay leaf never hurts anything. also if you can't afford gruyere, buy Jarlsberg. Its almost as good and less expensive. go cook!
wow i actually have one of those bowls random
i love onion, cheese, and soup
i'm going to make it >:3
MrRonswellable 5 months ago
I've always made this with veal stock, less savory than beef broth. I always cook the onions a lot longer than 12 minutes, more like 45. The more caramelized, the better.
TheBrainMachine78 10 months ago
@TheBrainMachine78 in the middle of cooking this now--YOU ARE RIGHT. It's been 12 minutes and the onions are NOWHERE NEAR dark! If I had know that I would have started cooking this soup earlier.
adlheart 2 months ago
i would be SOBBING after cutting THAT many onions o_o
kawaiipapillon 11 months ago
Why are foreign cuisine so delightful?!
I live in the US and I cant find any good food unless it comes from asia >w< no offence for westerners.
HetaliaFanHawaii 1 year ago
Thank you - I am sorry I did not ask the question about onion soup - I don't know if anyone is using my pseudonym - I shall be pleased if you will let me know and I will cancel and find a new user name.
Anitaredhead1 1 year ago
One thing I wanted to say in response to a few comments is that this is one dish where real butter really is best, and not olive oil. The butter (unsalted) is part of the blended flavors of the soup, and you will ruin it if you use anything else.
Sefardess 1 year ago
@jennychen96 if you like beef serve it along side the soup. They would definitely compliment each other.
Sefardess 1 year ago
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Sefardess 1 year ago
It looks so yummy! *drools*
StarleePie47 1 year ago
SUGAR????
doraji1027 1 year ago
No sugar.. add a little Sherry after simmering right before service and it's perfect.
shanfran03 1 year ago
Extra virgin olive oil
alt4960 1 year ago
what's the bertoll? exactly??
HamadHHAG 1 year ago
i made a way easy french onion soup today it was delicious too! all i did was chop up 3 large onions, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan, add the onions and let them sweat with the lid on the pan for 10 minutes, then add 4 cans of beef broth, lets simmer and toast 1 inch thick slices of french bread in the toaster then put the soup in oven safe bowls, put the french bread on the soup, put a half and half amount of gruere chese grated and parmesan cheese on top and broil under the broiler.
Rarrin9378 1 year ago
onion.....
12enma12 1 year ago
mmmmm looks stunning! i made it and it was yummy,i used oxo cubes instead of beef stock!x
thicklip1990 1 year ago
i've never tried home made french onion but it sure does look good, im hoping to be a chef one day...
mamanettie 1 year ago
@mamanettie french onion soup is easier to make than it looks. You can do it!!! I have made it and my husband said mine tasted like the one in Paris and he had family there and lived there for a year! It's so easy to make, but don't take the shortcuts!!
Sefardess 1 year ago
thats so disgusting
tandis97 1 year ago
If you dont like onions why would you even watch?
eedwards74 1 year ago 7
@tandis97 hey you have to try it to like it, the cooked onions wear off all the harsh onion flavor and leave a sweet totally different flavor to the onion it does not taste the same. it is a very delicious soup.
Rarrin9378 1 year ago
its not a waste of cheese...anyone who's ever had a proper french onion soup KNOWS the yummy cripsy cheese that clings to the outside of the bowl can be peeled off and eaten. DER! its part of the unique enjoyable qualities of french onion soup! and wow and im friggen hungry for some
BlinkinFirefly 2 years ago 9
so true the melted cheese part is soo good
Mpower330csl 2 years ago
almost forgot....where's the beef?????????? duh waste of cheese
pookiemwousy 2 years ago
no sugar!!!!!!!! use any kind of cheese you like.... and the more types the merrier and dont shortcut the time to cook the stuff like she does........
pookiemwousy 2 years ago
@pookiemwousy true... no sugar...because if you put the amount of onions in this soup that is traditional and cook them long enough...they will turn into pure sweetness.
Sefardess 1 year ago
Best without sugar - the onions will caramel in their own sweetness - it takes longer but it's well worth it. It's the proper old way - It's not a waste of cheese, done this way -I'd put more - Bon appetit
Anitaredhead1 2 years ago 2
I 100% agree with you, sugar is completely unnecessary. WHAT A WASTE OF CHEESE! stupid americans
Isus1 2 years ago
@Anitaredhead1 yes, the sweetness of the carmelized onions, the saltiness of the cheese, and the richenss of the beef broth and the character of the red wine or brandy makes this soup simply amazing and leave you speechless and wanting more!! I recommend only beef broth and no chicken broth, and only red wine or brandy, not white wine. Fresh thyme leaves are best, and 1 bay leaf never hurts anything. also if you can't afford gruyere, buy Jarlsberg. Its almost as good and less expensive. go cook!
Sefardess 1 year ago
i went to a french restaurant, and i ordered it. thy put triple the amount of cheese and it overflows. lol.
candybobee 2 years ago
@candybobee yes, I have had french onion soup in so many places and the cheese covers the entire top.
Sefardess 1 year ago
i feel hungry!
dragon4xxx 3 years ago
what a waste of cheese!
mrcroft90 3 years ago