Best Old San Francisco Steakhouses French Onion Soup Recipes

OLD SAN FRANCISCO STEAKHOUSE'S FRENCH ONION SOUP

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After working at O.S.F and observing the management I doubt this chain will be around for much longer--too bad because the food is outstanding. Here is my biggest seller...

Provided by Grimms Restaurant T

Categories Onions

Time 45m

Yield 1 gallon, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons clarified butter
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 quarts beef stock
2 quarts chicken stock
12 ounces dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2-2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
paprika, to taste
1 teaspoon chopped scallion
sourdough croutons or toasted pieces French bread
thinly sliced swiss cheese

Steps:

Heat the butter in a large heavy pot over moderate heat and add the onions, separating the rings with a fork. Cover and sauté onions, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and cook, stirring often, until the onions are very soft and a deep golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Add beef stock, chicken stock, sherry, brown sugar, pepper, thyme, parsley, paprika and scallions. Simmer for 10 minutes, or longer, if desired. To serve, pour soup into warmed bowls, and top with croutons and Swiss cheese.
To clarify butter: Melt butter in a heavy pan over low heat. Skim off froth and carefully pour clear liquid into another container, being careful to leave the milky residue behind.
Recipe can be halved or doubled.
At the restaurant we served these in onion bowls -- or very large yellow onions with the root cut off and the insides mostly scraped out(this can be used in the soup) with an ice cream scoop. After toping them with croutons and cheese they were placed under the broiler until bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 571.5, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 5.2

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP

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Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup port wine
2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.