Marielle's French Onion Soup

Red onions are simmered in store-bought beef broth, and served with a slice of cheesy French bread.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups water
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 slices French bread, toasted
• ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 large red onions, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir in the flour; cook and stir for a few minutes, then gradually add the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Arrange French bread slices on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with Parmesan and Swiss cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is lightly browned and melted, about 10 minutes. Divide the soup into 6 bowls, and top with the cheesy bread.