When you hear someone mention the dish French onion soup, you immediately imagine that rich, comforting, and sophisticated soup.

If this is also one of your most-loved dishes, you’ll be excited to know we’ve found an easy recipe you can follow.

Imagine being served this delicious hot onion soup. You can immediately smell the sweet caramelized onions, the savory beef broth, and that comforting cheese crouton.

Did you suddenly have the craving to order one? Or maybe you just want to learn the secret to making this delicious soup?

Some say preparing this dish isn’t easy, but Shelly’s onion soup recipe will prove otherwise.

What is French Onion Soup?

According to Cookies and Cups, French Onion Soup dates back to the 18th century in Paris. It was a classic favorite- a soup that was made carefully with the use of fine onions, and broth.

Until now, French Onion Soup has remained a classic favorite.

The reason behind the successful recipe.

Shelly Jaronsky has always loved cooking, in fact, she has her own website, where she shares new-found recipes, and of course, her classic favorites.

Last year, Shelly posted a recipe for French Onion Soup. According to her, the reason she tried her best to perfect this recipe was that it was her family’s favorite.

“French Onion Soup has long been one of my husband’s favorite restaurant appetizers to order. And recently we were out to eat and my son decided he wanted to try French Onion soup as well, and he was sold! SO I knew I needed to start making this soup recipe at home.“

A mother who wants to cook for her family will always create wonderful recipes!

Before sharing her viral recipe, she wanted her audience to understand the secret behind creating the best French Onion Soup.

According to her, you need to know what type of onions to use, and if you will choose to use your stove-top or your slow cooker.

She also notes the importance of choosing the right cheese for the recipe.

Choosing the right onions to use in your French Onion Soup is very important because you want to get the right taste that you want to achieve.

According to Shelly, there are basically 4 types of onions to be familiarized with.

Choose white onions if you are aiming to get that strong onion flavor in your soup- plus, these types of onions caramelize perfectly!

Red onions, on the other hand, are milder and will give your dish that slightly sweet flavor. However, don’t be surprised if your soup gets that subtle purple color.

Vidalia onions are the best option for those who love their French Onion Soup sweet. For Shelly, her personal favorite is using Yellow Onions because they have the perfect flavor for her. It’s not too sweet and a bit milder as well.

You can also try to match different types of onions until you find the best combination that you will love.

Slow cooker or Stovetop?

Now, most people think that it’s best to use a slow cooker when making French Onion Soup- but it all depends on you. You can actually use your stovetop as well but remember the following:

Use a slow cooker if you’re busy- this way, you can just leave it for there to cook.

If you have a large number of guests, or you’re not in the mood to stay long hours in the kitchen, then your best bet is your trusted slow cooker.

If you love savoring your recipe and if you have the time, then you can definitely use your stove-top. In fact, you’ll achieve amazing caramelizing results when you use your stove-top for your French Onion soup, plus it cooks faster. You just have to remember that you need to constantly monitor it.

If you love cheese, then read this:

Love cheese? Then, pay attention. Adding cheese is optional, and it’s basically up to you.

According to Shelly, any type of cheese will do, but for her, the best cheese she can recommend is Gruyere cheese. The reason she chose this one is that it melts perfectly, giving it a flawless look and taste.

You can also use Mozarella, Parmesan, and even Swiss cheese. Try to combine some of them and see what you will achieve.

Finally, without further ado, here’s Shelly’s famous recipe:

Get to know the ingredients:

• Thinly sliced onions (3 large onions)
• ¼ cup of cubed butter
• 2 teaspoons of Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cups of beef broth
• ½ cup of dry red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 16 slices of French baguettes, preferably cut ¼ inch thick
• 8 ounces of grated Gruyere cheese
• ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions for Slow cooker:

Place your onions, salt, butter, and pepper in your slow cooker for 3-4 hours to make your onions tender.

Then, add your broth, thyme, bouillon (for added flavor), red wine, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.

Continue stirring your onions.

Set to cook the mixture on high heat for another 2-3 hours.

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and transfer the soup into oven-safe bowls.

You can then add two slices of bread on each bowl, and if you like, top with cheese.

Broil your serving bowls in your oven for 2-3 minutes.

Instructions for Stove-top:

Prepare your ingredients.

Sauté your onions in butter under medium heat for about 10-12 minutes.

Once you have achieved the desired caramelization, season with salt and pepper.

Then, add your bay leaf, thyme, red wine, bouillon, broth, and lastly, the Worcestershire sauce while continuously stirring the mixture.

Bring your soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer. Stir if needed.

Once done, remove the bay leaf and transfer to your oven-safe serving bowls.

Add your bread and cheese and broil.

Enjoy!

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