Easy French Onion Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cans beef broth
14 ounce
- 1 can beef consomme
10 1/2 ounce
- 2 large onions
sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 pressed garlic cloves
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 4 slices toasted French bread
Directions
- 1
Place onions and butter in saucepan.
- 2
Sauté on medium heat until onions are tender.
- 3
Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes (don't let garlic burn).
- 4
Add beef broth, consomme, and Woschershire sauce.
- 5
Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- 6
Take ovenproof bowls (I use over-sized coffee mugs) and place 0.125 cup of cheese in bottom of each bowl.
- 7
Fill bowl with soup leaving room at the top.
- 8
Place toasted French bread on top.
- 9
Top with 0.125 cup Swiss cheese.
- 10
Place under broiler until cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Serve immediately.
- 12
Caution--bowls will be hot!
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting warmth of French Onion Soup but short on time? This easy recipe brings that classic, cheesy goodness to your table with minimal fuss, perfect for any home cook looking for a satisfying meal.
What makes this version stand out is its smart combination of readily available beef broth and beef consomme, creating a deeply savory foundation. This approach builds a rich, robust flavor without requiring hours of simmering from scratch, making the beloved taste of French onion soup accessible on busy weeknights or special occasions.
You can look forward to a hearty bowl of soup, featuring tender, flavorful onions swimming in a robust, meaty broth. Each spoonful is enhanced by the subtle depth of pressed garlic and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, culminating in a delicious cap of melted Swiss cheese draped over toasted French bread. It's a comforting and surprisingly straightforward dish to prepare, yielding four satisfying servings.
This recipe is quite adaptable to your pantry. While shredded Swiss cheese is a classic choice, other melting cheeses like Gruyere or even provolone can offer a delicious twist. If French bread isn't available, any sturdy, crusty bread that holds up well when toasted will make an excellent base for the cheesy topping.
Serve this hearty soup as a comforting starter for a special meal, or as a satisfying main course on a chilly evening. A simple green salad makes a wonderful complement to complete your meal.