Famous-Barr's French Onion Soup
By JessSweatt1

Ingredients
- 5 lbs. onions
- 1 stick butter
- 1 and 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 2 Tblsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 7 (about 16 oz.) cans beef broth divided
- 1 C dry white wine (optional)
- 3/4 C all-purpose flour
- caramel coloring or Kitchen Bouquet (optional)
- 2 tsp of salt
- french baguetts
- swiss cheese
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Peel onions and slice 1/8 inch thick, preferably in a food processor. Melt butter in a 6 quart (or larger) stockpot.
Step 2
Add onions, cook uncovered over low heat for 1 and 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Stir in pepper, paprika, and bay leaf; saute over low heat 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Pour in 6 cans broth and the wine. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Dissolve flour in remaining broth.
Step 5
Stir into boiling soup. Reduce heat and simmer slowly for 2 hours. Adjust color to a rich brown with caramel coloring, season with salt.
Step 6
Refrigerate overnight. To serve, heat soup in microwave or on stove top. Pour hot soup in ovenproof crocks or bowls.
Step 7
Top with a slice of bread and swiss cheese. Heat under the broiler until cheese melts and bubbles, about 5 minutes.
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