Rich and flavorful french onion soup inside a white soup bowl

Make Rainy Days Extra Special with This French Onion Soup

Name: Make Rainy Days Extra Special with This French Onion Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 - 6 pcs white onions, thinly sliced; 1 pc garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 6 cups water; 3 pcs Knorr Beef Cubes; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 6 slices 3/4 inch thick baguette, buttered and toasted; 6 slices swiss or melting cheese

This French onion soup recipe is deceptively delicious. Ready in less than an hour with only 9 ingredients, this dish is perfect for making rainy days at home extra special. Instead of spending hours preparing food, you get to spend more time lounging around while still getting to enjoy a rich and flavorful French onion soup. The difference between regular onion soup and French onion soup is the onions used. Regular onion soup uses a mix of different onions while French onion soup recipes usually use only yellow/white onions cooked in a rich beef broth. This recipe takes it to another level by using 3 pcs of Knorr Beef Cubes which is equivalent to 3 kilos of beef in terms of flavor. That’s all the richness of beef minus the meat and with all the savings which means you can make this a regular date night staple. Try this next time you’re stuck at home because of the rain and watch it transform your meal from boring to scrumptious!

Tips

Experiment with this French onion soup recipe by changing up the cheese you use to top it with. Use Gruyere for a rich and nutty flavor or use a combination of three cheeses (Swiss, Parmesan, and Mozzarella) for a more complex textural and flavor combination.

40 min.
4 People
Easy

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions:

4 - 6 pcs white onions, thinly sliced
1 pc garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar

French Onion Soup:

6 cups water
3 pcs Knorr Beef Cubes
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
6 slices 3/4 inch thick baguette, buttered and toasted
6 slices swiss or melting cheese

Cooking Method

How to Make Caramelized Onions:

In a pan over medium-low heat, add onions, garlic, and butter.
Allow the butter to melt and watch the onions begin sweating.
Add brown sugar one teaspoon at a time and stir frequently to ensure even cooking and prevent onions from burning.
Continue stirring and adding brown sugar until all the brown sugar is used up.
Cook until all the onions are soft and are caramelized with a deep brown color. Set aside.

How to Make French Onion Soup:

In a pot, add water, Knorr Beef Cubes, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
Add in caramelized onions to the pot and turn down heat. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Take off the heat and set aside.
To serve, ladle soup in oven safe bowls.
Top the bowls with toasted baguette and sliced cheese.
Broil in the oven or oven toaster until the cheese melts.
Serve immediately and enjoy this rich French onion soup.

This French onion soup recipe is great to prepare during cold rainy days. It’s a delicious and comforting soup that you can eat on its own or with other dishes like this grilled vegetable sandwich or this mayo parmesan crusted salmon.