Grab a spoonand maybe a bibbecause you are currently standing at the threshold ofsoup season.
And, to this day, the recipe hasn’t become much more complex.
The mark of a good French onion soup is really in the caramelized onions.
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The broth must be flavorful, but not too salty.
And, last but not least, it must be absolutely smothered in a thick layer ofbubbly cheese.
But, no delicious steak would be complete without a buddy.
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“LongHorn Steakhouse might be a chain but their French Onion is the bomb.
Probably the best bang for your buck,” wroteone fanon Reddit.
The soup’s crostini (or toasty bread) adds an additional layer of seasoned goodness.
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A heartybowl of French onion soupis also a staple menu item at this Florida-based restaurant and sports bar chain.
It’s a work of art even a true Parisian would be proud of.
“Wholly moly!!!
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“the customer wrote.
“I’ve eaten FOS in too many restaurants and too many cities to count.
But this had to be maybe the best I’ve ever had.
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It was PERFECTLY seasoned.
Rich without too much sodium taste, perfectly melted & roasted cheese on top with the crustini.
I really could have had 3 bowls of it and would’ve wanted more.
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They say it’s an easy soup but it’s also easy to screw up.
Thanks to the chef perfection!”
You may be even more surprised to learn that it’s actually quite good.
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Imitation recipes online suggest that beef broth and slivered white onions are at the core of its makeup.
It also wouldn’t be complete without croutons and a blend of white cheese baked on top.
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Needless to say,Panera reintroducedthe savory soup just months later.
It is instead shredded fontina mozzarella cheese sprinkled over the top.
But, clearly this small variation hasn’t changed consumers' opinions.
Sauteed onions are plentiful and an indispensable crouton layer sits on top.
Everything is then covered with a sizable amount of Swiss and parmesan cheese.Et voila!
This creation was unfortunately short-lived.
But, don’t worry.
The original French onion soup isn’t expected to go anywhere anytime soon.
