Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup

Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup was a signature dish at the Famous-Barr department store in St. Louis, Missouri. It became so popular that the recipe was published in a local newspaper and gained nationwide recognition.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: French Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 onion Yellow onions
• 3 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 6 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 4 slice Baguette
• 8 ounce Gruyere cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the onions thinly.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well.
5. Pour in the beef broth and white wine, stirring constantly.
6. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Slice the baguette and toast it in the oven until crispy.
9. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
10. Place a slice of toasted baguette on top of each bowl.
11. Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese over the baguette slices.
12. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Remove from the oven and let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
14. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
15. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.