Best Famous Barrs French Onion Soup Recipes

FAMOUS-BARR'S FRENCH ONION SOUP image

Yield 4 qts

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds unpeeled onions
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
3 quarts beef broth (regular or low-sodium)
1 cup white wine, optional
Caramel coloring or Kitchen Bouquet, optional
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
Sourdough or French baguettes, thinly sliced, optional
Swiss or Gruyere cheese, optional

Steps:

1. Peel onions and slice 1/8 inch thick. Melt butter in a 6-quart (or larger) stockpot. Add onions; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. 2. Sprinkle with pepper, paprika and flour and add bay leaf; sauté over low heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently. 3. Slowly pour in broth and wine, stirring constantly. Increase heat and bring to a boil. 4. As soon as the soup boils, reduce heat to low and simmer very slowly for 2 hours. 5. If desired, adjust color to a rich brown with caramel coloring. Season with salt. Refrigerate overnight so flavors can blend. 6. To serve, reheat soup. If desired, pour into ovenproof crocks or bowls. Top with a slice of bread and a sprinkling of grated cheese. Heat under the broiler until cheese melts and bubbles, about 5 minutes.

Famous Barr's French Onion Soup image

Provided by Chuck Cassaro

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

1. Slice onions and saute them for 1.5 hours in the melted butter. I personally like using a large dutch oven for making this recipe.
2. After your 1.5 hours is up then you can add the other ingredients to the pot with the exception of the beef bouillon. Saute this mixture for an additional 10 min to infuse the flavors.
3. Add your beef bouillon and simmer for 2 hours.
4. It is recommended to refrigerate this over night to help the flavor develop more but I don't have that type of will power and have to dig in right away!