{"id":3349,"date":"2026-04-09T01:21:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3349"},"modified":"2026-04-09T01:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:21:44","slug":"traditional-french-onion-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/traditional-french-onion-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional French Onion Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traditional French Onion Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ingredients\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced<\/li>\n
  • 4 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon sugar<\/li>\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 8 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter version)<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup dry white wine (optional)<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1\/2 teaspoon dried)<\/li>\n
  • 1 bay leaf<\/li>\n
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
  • Baguette slices, toasted<\/li>\n
  • 1 1\/2 cups grated Gruy\u00e8re cheese (or Swiss cheese)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    1. Caramelize the onions<\/strong>\n
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      • In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.<\/li>\n
      • Add sliced onions and sugar. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 30\u201340 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Add garlic and deglaze<\/strong>\n
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        • Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute.<\/li>\n
        • Pour in wine (if using) to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Simmer the soup<\/strong>\n
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          • Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf.<\/li>\n
          • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 20\u201330 minutes.<\/li>\n
          • Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Prepare the bread<\/strong>\n
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            • While the soup simmers, toast baguette slices until golden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Serve with cheese<\/strong>\n
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              • Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls.<\/li>\n
              • Place toasted baguette on top and sprinkle generously with grated Gruy\u00e8re.<\/li>\n
              • Broil in the oven for 2\u20133 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Enjoy!<\/strong>\n
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                • Serve immediately while hot and gooey for a comforting classic meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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