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Ooey-Gooey French Onion Soup features a savory broth, caramelized onions, and crispy bread and gooey Swiss cheese on top. Hearty and flavorful
- LS
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March 17, 2026
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Ooey-Gooey French Onion Soup features a savory broth, caramelized onions, and crispy bread and gooey Swiss cheese on top. Hearty and flavorful
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Instructions
1
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
2
Add the onions and salt and cook until onions start to turn golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, sugar, thyme and bay leaf and cook an additional 10 minutes.
4
Add the stock and worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the onions are very tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Heat the oven to broil. Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
6
Ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls. Top each bowl of soup with a handful of croutons and a handful of cheese.
7
Place under the broiler until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Master the Caramelization 🧅Cook onions low and slow (30-40 minutes) over medium heat, stirring frequently and adding a pinch of sugar to accelerate browning without burning. This deep caramelization is essential for authentic, complex flavor.
- Toast Your Bread Cubes 🥖Brush bread cubes lightly with butter and toast at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy before topping the soup. This prevents sogginess and creates the perfect textural contrast with the melted cheese.
- Layer Your Cheese Strategically 🧀Place toasted bread in the bowl first, add hot soup, then top with Swiss cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly. This layering prevents bread from floating while ensuring maximum melted cheese coverage.
- Build Umami with Worcestershire 🍶Add Worcestershire sauce during the final 5 minutes of simmering rather than at the start to preserve its complex, pungent flavors that deepen the broth's savory richness.
- Use Quality Beef Broth 🍲Invest in homemade or premium low-sodium beef broth rather than bouillon; the deeper, richer flavor creates a more luxurious soup that showcases the caramelized onions beautifully.
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Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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