Classic French Onion Soup
Classic French onion soup is a sure fire way to please your whole family. This Panera Bread copycat recipe gives you the taste of their famous soup at home anytime you want it.
Servings: 6
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 cups thinly sliced yellow onions or 4 medium sized yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 14 oz cans beef broth
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 drops tabasco sauce
- crusty bread for garnish
- shredded Swiss cheese for garnish
Instructions
- To a large soup pot, or Dutch oven, add the butter and melt it over medium heat.
- Once the butter's melted, add the onions to the pot. Gently toss them to coat in butter.
- Sauté the onions, for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally- until lightly caramelized and browned.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the garnish, to the pot and stir to evenly combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and serve as is or with a slice of crusty bread on top & a couple tablespoons of shredded Swiss cheese.
Notes
- Use French bread for a more authentic soup.
- Add a splash of sherry, about a 1/4 cup, to the soup for a bit more flavor.
- Melt the cheese and toast the bread under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg