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Kicking off our ‘Recipes Around the World’ series, Jessica of Bon Traveler is here to share her grandmother’s French Onion Soup! Here’s Jessica with all the details:
If there’s one dish that been part of my life since I was young, it is undoubtedly French Onion Soup. My Mamy (French for grandmother) has been making me this soul-warming soup from day one. It’s a dish near to my heart.
My go-to for a filling dinner, or when I want to slow down and read a book on the weekend — French Onion Soup knows how to fit all moods.
Surprisingly it’s a rather complicated recipe to execute even though there are only a few ingredients. I’ve seen many variations of the soup, many missing key parts. The onions are not cut properly, changing the consistency, or the broth is too thick or too thin.
The trick? A tried and true family recipe hailing from the French countryside.
I spent the day with my Mamy, experimenting with proportions and taste. Often times she just “wings” the recipe, and cooks according to sight and taste — this time I marked exact portions.
Here’s how to make French Onion Soup at home! Bon appétit!
About This Dish
Rooted deep in the history of France, French Onion Soup has been a staple of at-home meals, brasseries, and cafés alike.
The hearty soup compromised of simple ingredients is the perfect combination of both the savory and the sweet. Crisp country bread topped with melting cheese and you have yourself a soup that wins over any newcomer.
Ingredients
*Serves 4 people
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (not chopped)
- 6 tbsp of butter
- 1/8 cup of flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 box of beef broth
- 2 cups of shredded Gruyere cheese
- A baguette, well toasted and thickly sliced
Preparation
- Sauté the onions in butter until golden brown.
- Turn the heat off, add in the flour on top of onions, stirring slowly to mix well.
- Turn the heat back on medium, slowly adding the beef broth, mixing it in well with the flour and onions (be sure there are no lumps). Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Put your oven on broil as the soup boils.
- Grab oven-safe bowls, and place the well-toasted baguette slices at the bottom.
- Check broth, it should be mildly thick, but not too thin. Add flour if need be.
- Spoon in the broth on top of the baguette slices and the bread should float to the top. If not pull up with a spoon to the surface.
- Sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese on top and place in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and sizzling.
- Enjoy!
French Onion Soup fits all moods—it can be the whole meal or a side bowl of savory soup to complement all sorts of dishes.
Notes from Grandmother
- Never leave the kitchen! Always watch over the onions.
- Cooking requires patience.
- Be your own judge for the quantities and portions.
- Be careful with the salt in the broth, as the cheese on top will be salty.
Find more goodies from Jessica on her blog: Bon Traveler!
By Jessica Wright
Jessica Wright is a full-time travel blogger based out of Northern California. As a photographer and writer, she shares her travels and inspiration on Bon Traveler. Her blog is dedicated to curated destination guides, travel tips, and inspiring spaces. You can find pieces of her adventures daily on her Instagram.
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Hannah Brown Hi Jessica! I love to cook and I have had so much extra time to cook while in quarantine as I have been home so much more. I look forward to trying this French Onion Soup! Thanks for such a fun guest blog post!! X
April 24, 2020 at 9:03 pm· Reply
- The Blonde Abroad
Hey Hannah! Such a delicious recipe Jessica contributed. I hope you enjoy! 🙂
May 14, 2020 at 7:41 pm· Reply
Cooking is my love language, and this recipe looks and sounds so delicious. Will definitely have to try it. Thanks for sharing!
May 24, 2023 at 4:35 pm· Reply
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