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Applebees french onion soup

Applebee's French Onion Copycat Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 5 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices French bread toasted
  • 2 cups Gruyère cheese shredded (or Swiss cheese)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sugar, stirring to coat. This is the key step—be patient!
  2. Cook the onions for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're deeply caramelized and golden brown. Don't rush this step—it's where all the flavor develops!
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Preheat your broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and place them on a baking sheet for easy handling.
  7. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted French bread, then generously cover with Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Broil for 2-4 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top. Let cool for a minute before serving—it'll be super hot!