How to Make FAMOUS BARR'S FRENCH ONION SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
5 lbs onions, unpeeled 1?2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 1?2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground 2 tablespoons paprika 1 bay leaf 7 (16 ounce) cans beef broth, divided (recommended Swanson's) 1 cup dry white wine (optional) 3?4 cup all-purpose flour (such as Wondra) or 3/4 cup instant flour (such as Wondra) caramel coloring (optional) or Kitchen Bouquet (optional) 2 teaspoons salt French baguette (optional) swiss cheese (optional) or gruyere cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Peel onions and slice 1/8 inch thick, preferably in a food processor. Melt butter in a 6-quart (or larger) stockpot. Add onions; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (The long cooking time makes the onions mellow and sweet.) Stir in pepper, paprika and bay leaf; saute over low heat 10 minutes more, stirring frequently. Pour in 6 cans broth and wine. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Dissolve flour in remaining 1 can broth. Stir into boiling soup. Reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hours. Adjust color to a rich brown with caramel coloring, season with salt. Refrigerate overnight. To serve, heat soup in microwave or on stove top. If desired, pour into ovenproof crocks or bowls. Top with a slice of bread and a sprinkling of grated cheese. Heat under the broiler until cheese melts and bubbles, about 5 minutes. Leftover soup can be frozen.
by: Bill Hilbrich
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