Easy French Onion Soup for Two

Do you like onions? I’ve always loved French Onion Soup so I decided to create my own Easy French Onion Soup for Two. I gathered the ingredients and was so surprised there were only a couple basic ingredients necessary. I wanted a special flair to my recipe and so I experimented. I added some new touches and voila, a yummy starter or main entree for lunch or dinner.

 

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First prepared over 8000 years ago, the French Onion Soup began in ancient Rome. The modern version of this soup originated in the 18th century in Paris France. It’s served in fine restaurants or casual dining to lovers of onions with a taste for melted cheese.

 

Ingredients for Easy French Onion Soup

 

• 2 tablespoons butter or Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
• 2 large onions, one chopped and one thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon pepper or more to taste
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup Swiss Cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded smoked or not smoked
• 2 slices french bread the size of your serving bowl

I used smoked cheese and it added tons more flavor to my soup. Most of my recipes are for two servings but if you have more people to serve just double or triple the recipe.

 

Cooking is easy and fun with the proper kitchen tools like the pot set above

So how do you make easy french onion soup?  Follow my directions below and you will have a yummy soup in about 60 minutes.  Enjoy!

Directions for Easy French Onion Soup

• Thinly slice one onion and chop one onion
• Add butter or oil, chopped garlic and all onion to a large saucepan until softened
• Next add sugar and saute for 30-40 minutes until onion are caramelized and golden brown
• Add broth, Worcestershire, thyme, salt and pepper and saute for another 15 minutes
• Be cautious not to burn the onions and keep heat on medium low
• Pour into oven safe bowls
• Spread butter on french bread and toast in broiler until lightly toasted
• Place bread across top of soup and add cheese
• Place in broiler until cheese is lightly brown and melted
• Serve with salad or your favorite sandwich
• ENJOY!!!

 

 

What does caramelizing the onion mean?

According to Wikipedia, Caramelization is the browning of sugar, a process used extensively in cooking for the resulting sweet nutty flavor and brown color.  It took my onion about 40 minutes to get to the caramelized point.

Learn how to caramelize onions:

 

 

Nutritional Information for French Onion Soup

Are Cooked Onions Good for You?

Serves 2

Serving Size 2 cups

Can be made vegan and gluten free by substituting gluten free bread and vegan cheese.

• 564 Calories
• 34.4g Fat
• 1965mg Sodium (will depend on how much you use exactly)
• 4.4g Fiber
• 31.8g Protein
• 620mg Calcium
• 4mg Iron
• 731mg Potassium
• 32mcg Vitamin D

 

 

Easy French Onion Soup Facts

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Makes about 2 servings

 

I’m glad you’re here and you have decided to try my Easy French Onion Soup for Two.  It was so good and I’d love to hear from you.  Please leave a comment how you like it and if you make any adjustments.

Check out my other recipes:

Best Vegan Chili Recipe with Beyond Meat

Easy Vegan Mushroom Barley Soup

Best Recipe for Potato Leek Soup

 

 

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