Dad's Favorite French Onion Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"My Dad loves this almost as much as he loves a good steak dinner. This one's for you Pops."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb onion, peeled and finely sliced
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 2 teaspoons flour
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1 cup white wine
• French bread, sliced and lightly toasted
• swiss cheese, sliced or shredded
• parmesan cheese, fresh grated

directions

1. In a big saucepan, melt the butter; add the onions, salt and pepper, and mustard.
2. Saute over low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned (20-30 minutes).
3. Add the flour and stir until smooth.
4. Add the stock and wine; stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
5. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
6. Note: can be made in the crock-pot and cooked on LOW all day after the ingredients are browned.
7. To serve: place French bread slices in oven-proof bowls, add cheeses over the bread.
8. Pour soup over the bread and place bowls under the broiler until the cheese melts.
9. Note: I put the bowls on a baking sheet then place them in the oven under the broiler.

Reviews

[Iowa Girl]

Great recipe... easy to make and tasty with a bit of zing to it. I've made it three times now and it still tstes great Careful with the wine though.

 

[Doelee]

I used this recipe to figure out how to add and cook the bread and cheese! I didn't have time to make the soup and used Progresso French Onion Soup in a can. Nevertheless, your technique for broiling the cheese and bread worked perfectly! I would have never thought to put the bread first, then the cheese, then pour the soup. I put a just a little cheese on top of the soup too. Boars Head Imported Swiss was very zesty and flavorful. My husband loved this. I put the bowl into the toaster oven and it browned beautifully. Thank you very much.

 

[Xiaantin]

Fantastic dish. It has become a family favorite. Skipped on the wine. Still was great.

 

[mariav23]

French onion soup is my favorite and this is a great recipe. One cup of wine was just right for my taste but for those who are not sure, I recommend starting with 1/2 cup and tasting first. Add up from there. This soup has a very full bodied flavor. You gave easy to follow instructions which were appreciated. Thanks Nurse Di. As always, another first class recipe.