The Best French Onion Soup

The Best French Onion Soup

andrewzimmern.com

Indulge in Andrew Zimmern's recipe for The Best French Onion Soup, featuring caramelized onions and a rich veal or beef stock base. Perfect for onion soup lovers! Save on Pinterest.

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Cooking tools:

  • Enameled cast-iron casserole
  • Dutch oven
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Plate
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Grater
  • Kitchen scale
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced (7 cups)
  • 2 leeks, whites and light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup thinly sliced shallots (2 large)
  • Kosher salt
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 8 cups beef stock or low-sodium broth
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into chunks
  • 12 baguette slices, cut 1/2 inch thick
  • 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • Finely chopped thyme, for garnish

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