That is a pretty bold statement to say for someone that uses soup in her kitchen as much as I do!
Anytime I see it on a menu at a restaurant it is the first thing I order. I have really worked hard to make this taste exactly like some of the best restaurants I have been to, and it really is that good.
or work travel crockpot
, but it is my favorite soup to have when I don’t feel well. It is simple enough to just sip on, but flavorful enough to enjoy.
French Onion Soup
This is a great soup to get your bone broth in. It also freezes and packs well for lunches.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 5 medium onions sliced thin
- ¼ cup friendly fat to cook in butter, coconut oil, tallow, lard
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 quarts beef bone broth preferably homemade for more nourishment! See Tips section on how to make your own in a slow cooker – super simple!
- 1 ½ cups red wine I’m not a picky on brands, but don’t cook with anything you wouldn’t drink out of a glass I also try sticking to organic to avoid the pesticides.
- Sea salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the friendly fat in a large soup pot, and add the onions with a few big pinches of sea salt, and cook on low to medium/low for about 2- 2 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. (I typically pass by the stove every 15-20 minutes and give it a quick stir).
- Add the garlic, raise the heat up a little bit, and cook for a minute or two.
- Add bone broth and wine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Top with freshly grated raw cheese or sour cream. If you are dairy free you could try goat cheese.
Tips:
- Here is how to make your own delicious beef bone broth! There is just nothing like homemade, and it is one of the reasons this soup is so amazing!
- Pack it up in the school thermos
- The alcohol in the wine does cook off so I don’t mind serving this to my kids, but if you are concerned, or can’t to fermented products just add another cup or 2 of beef bone broth. I love the richness the wine brings, but a good bone broth will do the same.
- I love these freezer storage containers
. I typically double batch this recipe for putting away in my freezer. It makes it easy to pull out when I’m not feeling well and need something to sip on, and also makes it easier for lunch packing!
This post was shared at The Homestead Barnhop, and Fat Tuesday!
36 Comments
Oh my. This just got put on my menu:) Thanks for sharing, this looks amazing!
Hi Lindsey! It is pretty amazing 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
My hubby loves French Onion Soup but I have never made it for him…I guess I have no excuse now that you posted this recipe!
Hi Tracy 🙂 Hope he loves it! The recipe is super simple and those slow cooked onions will make your house smell amazing at least!
Okay…so when I come over this is my request, k? I’ll bring chocolate sauce for our coffee! <3
OMG French onion soup and mocha coffee all in one day?! That would be a dream!
This looks delicious and simple too!
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Thank you Jamie!
comfort in a bowl!
I love French onion soup. These photos are gorgeous. Pinning this to try after I buy some onions!
Pinned. I love French Onion Soup! Thank you:)
This looks delicious especially with cooler weather coming!
Renee, This looks incredible. I love that it doesn’t have bread. I am going to have to try this soon.
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I love the square containers you are promoting, I use lock and lock containers in fridge and freezer. Isn’t it funny, for all those years the only containers we could get were round, why? Fridge isn’t round, freezer isn’t round and neither are our cabinets. duh??? I love french onion soup, and with the bone broth, just made your recipe a few days ago, and took me right back to my fav restaurant! Yummy!! Seconds please.
Oh wonderful Marcia! That is great to hear! And YES I hear you on the containers! I feel the same way!
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One of my favorite soups! Love that dark rich color!
I love this soup! One of my favorites! I wish I had a big bowl of it for breakfast right now. I could eat this for any meal.
I have never tried to make French onion soup…but I think you’ve convinced me! This looks delicious and seems really simple to make.
I haven’t had this in ages. I need to try your recipe…I can control how healthy it is! thanks for sharing
I sure trust your version of this classic favorite! I do love French Onion Soup! Very much pinned.
Wow. This soup sounds yummy. I am going to have to make this and can it for later use.
Great Anna! Enjoy it!
Looks absolutely delicious! I’d love to have a big batch of this in my fridge.
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My whole family loved this! It was delicious!
Awesome <3
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This was sooo delicious! One of the best French onion soups I have had and it was so easy to make!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sarah!
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