How to Make French Onion Soup
Heat the oil., Add the onions., Let the onions caramelize.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Heat the oil.
Place the olive oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
Let the oil heat up in preparation for sauteing the onions. -
Step 2: Add the onions.
Place all the onions in the hot oil.
Use a spatula to stir them around and distribute them evenly across the bottom of the skillet. , Cook the onions until they become soft and brown, but not burned.
The caramelization process usually takes about 35 minutes.
Stir the onions occasionally to keep them from burning.
Some cooks add a teaspoon of sugar to the onions to bring out their sweet flavor and help with caramelization.
Don't rush the caramelization step; it's what lends French onion soup its deep, rich flavor.
You may need to turn down the heat if the onions are cooking too quickly.
If they begin to smoke, turn it down to medium low. -
Step 3: Let the onions caramelize.
Detailed Guide
Place the olive oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
Let the oil heat up in preparation for sauteing the onions.
Place all the onions in the hot oil.
Use a spatula to stir them around and distribute them evenly across the bottom of the skillet. , Cook the onions until they become soft and brown, but not burned.
The caramelization process usually takes about 35 minutes.
Stir the onions occasionally to keep them from burning.
Some cooks add a teaspoon of sugar to the onions to bring out their sweet flavor and help with caramelization.
Don't rush the caramelization step; it's what lends French onion soup its deep, rich flavor.
You may need to turn down the heat if the onions are cooking too quickly.
If they begin to smoke, turn it down to medium low.
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