FLAVORFUL FRENCH ONION SOUP

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To complement the standing rib roast, our Test Kitchen home economists created this satisfying soup. Serve it as a first course to get mouths watering!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 11 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 cups beef broth
1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1/4 cup A.1. steak sauce
HOMEMADE CROUTONS:
3 cups cubed French bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add the onions, brown sugar and pepper; cook over low heat until onion are lightly browned, about 1 hour. , Sprinkle onions with flour; stir to blend. Gradually stir in broth. Add wine and steak sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with oil and butter. Combine oregano, basil, salt and pepper; sprinkle over bread and toss to coat. , Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish soup with croutons and cheese.

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