Culinary Medicine for the Body, Mind, & Soul
French Onion Soup
Makes: 4-6 servings
Serving size: 1 Cups
Time to Make: 45 Minutes+
Food for the Body, Mind, & Soul
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Wholesome French Onion Soup: A Comforting Bowl of Culinary Medicine
During my last year of college, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Paris with my mom, sister, and aunt for an early graduation celebration. From exploring iconic museums like the Louvre to discovering street art, every moment was filled with awe. The food was unforgettable, especially my newfound love for butter with a higher fat content (it's truly a game-changer) and even trying escargot from a street vendor. Despite arriving with strep throat, after two days of rest in my hotel, I emerged ravenous, much to the surprise of the Parisians, and devoured two large baguette sandwiches for breakfast!
INGREDIENTS
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4 Tablespoons Butter, Salted
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7-8 Onions, sliced
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1 Whole Garlic Bulb, minced
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½ Bottle White Wine, Riesling, Chardonnay
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2 Cups Broth
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2 Cans Beef Consommé
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2 Bay Leaves
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1 Tablespoon Parsley, dried
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2 teaspoons Thyme, dried
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1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
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Dash of Salt (as needed)
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½ teaspoon Black Pepper
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1 Tablespoon Each of Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, dried
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1 Bay Leaf
Garnishes Ideas
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Baguette Bread Slice
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Gruyere Cheese
PREPARATION
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I love using my Cuisinart food processor to slice all my onions, but I still cry from all the defense gasses from cutting the onions…at any rate, it’s worth it! So grab your tissue box and let’s get slicing!
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In a large stockpot on medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic and onions allowing them to release their beautiful volatile oils (and defense gases) until soften, a little longer due to the large quantity, 5-8 minutes or more. If you like your onions super soft and slightly caramelized, continue cooking and stirring, you may want to add a touch of wine
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Add the wine, consommé, and broth and let the soup come to a low simmer. Add the spices, herbs, bay leaves, and Worcestershire Sauce, stir and let simmer for ~10 minutes.
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You can eat as is with fresh herbs for a garnish and side of bread and cheese or get fancy.
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Preheat oven to low broil. Toast slices of bread.
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Dish soup in an oven safe individual bowl and place a toasted slice of bread on top, then a slice of gruyere cheese. Place dishes on a baking sheet and place in oven near the top for 3-5 minutes on a low to high broil, watching the entire time so it doesn’t burn.
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When cheese is melted and browned, remove from oven. Top with fresh thyme and parsley.
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Enjoy!
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*Do not eat the bay leaves, remove when done cooking dish.
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