Flavorful French Onion Soup Recipe

By kylaroy7

Ingredients

• HOMEMADE CROUTONS:
• 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
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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, in a large bowl, toss bread cubes with oil and butter. Combine the oregano, basil, salt and pepper; sprinkle over bread and toss to coat.

Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish soup with croutons and cheese.
Yield: 11 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).