Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

Easy French Onion Soup Recipe

from shewearsmanyhats.com
4 servings

A quick and easy version of the classic favorite soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) butter
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 32 ounces beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 4 slices thick crusty bread, toasted
  • 4 slices provolone or gruyere cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add butter; melt. Add sliced onions, pepper and garlic powder; sauté for 7-8 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

  3. 3

    Just before serving, preheat broiler. Arrange oven-proof individual crocks, bowls or soup mugs with a wide mouth on a baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with a slice of toasted bread and a slice of cheese. Place under broiler until cheese melts and is slightly golden. Serve warm.