Easy French Onion Soup Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 ounce (2 tablespoons) butter.
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4 large onions, thinly sliced.
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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32 ounces beef broth.
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3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
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Salt to taste.
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4 slices thick crusty bread, toasted.
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4 slices provolone or gruyere cheese.
# Instructions:
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Heat a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the butter, letting it melt until it gently bubbles. Add the sliced onions, ground black pepper, and garlic powder, and sauté for 7-8 minutes until the onions become tender and slightly caramelized.
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Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle in the salt to your taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and allow it to cook for at least 10 minutes, unleashing fragrant aromas into your kitchen. Keep warm until you are ready to serve.
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Preheat the broiler. Arrange oven-proof individual crocks, bowls, or soup mugs with a wide mouth on a baking sheet.
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Ladle the hot soup into the bowls. Carefully top each serving with a toasted slice of crusty bread and a slice of cheese. Place under the broiler just until the cheese melts and achieves a slightly golden hue. Serve piping hot and enjoy!.
# Notes:
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For make-ahead prep, prepare the soup through the simmering stage, then cover and refrigerate for up to two days. When ready to serve, rewarm the soup on the stovetop, then proceed with the recipe.