Name: British Onion Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 4 cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 slices of French bread; 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

British Onion Soup Recipe

Brigit Brehm Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make British Onion Soup

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices of French bread
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Instructions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring well to coat.
Stir in the balsamic vinegar, beef broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to develop.
Preheat the oven to broil.
Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of French bread and sprinkle with grated Gruyere cheese.
Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy!