Homemade French Onion Soup!

I got the recipe from GoodHousekeepingMag! This soup is perfect for those chilly nights or for any other day or occasion!!! :)


What you are going to need:

- 4 Tbsp. Butter
- 6 Medium Onions
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1 Can Beef Broth
- 4 Cups Water
- 1 Sprig of Fresh Thyme
- Mini French Bread Slices or Baguettes
- Grated Gruyere Cheese
- Red Wine (Optional)

After all of the necessary ingredients are prepared, we first have to deal with caramelizing these onions! 

First, turn the stove on medium-low heat. In a non-stick and good sized skillet, add in the butter and allow it to melt. 

Next, add in all of the chopped onions and salt. I know it looks like A LOT, but they begin to shrink when the caramelization process begins. Keep stirring them for about 45 minutes to an hour until they have been caramelized! 

After 45 minutes, turn the stove down to low and keep stirring for about 15 more minutes! Be sure to keep on stirring because the onions can begin to burn otherwise and we don't want that! This is a process and you must be patient if you want the best results! YOU CAN DO IT! :D

After stirring the onions for over an hour on my uneven stove surface, I decided to stop before they were completely caramelized, but they will still be very tasty! You want them to be a very dark brown color. 

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To this! :)

Next, transfer the onions to a deep pot and add the water, beef broth, and the thyme. At this point, I also added a little red wine to taste, but that is completely optional. Bring it to a boil it on high heat and stir. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. 

When the soup is almost ready, pre-heat your oven to 450ºF and place the mini french bread slices onto a tray and toast them. That usually takes around 5 minutes. 

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Now, in three steps, ladle the soup into an oven-safe bowl, add the toasted bread, and cover with a liberal amount of gruyere cheese! Almost done!

Put the soup into the oven and bake until the cheese starts to brown: about 15 minutes and...

Voila! It's done! This soup may take a little time to make, but it is so flavorful...it is well worth the wait!!! Enjoy and please try this recipe out for yourself! :)

My Version of RunnyRunny999's Zosui Recipe!

I have to mention that one of my favorite channels on YouTube is RunnyRunny999. He makes such amazing Japanese food and I love to try his recipes! Please check out his channel here!

Zosui is a Japanese rice soup made from pre-cooked rice and water. They are delicious and guarantee that none of your leftovers go to waste. This recipe is absolutely perfect for the fall or winter or for any other occasion. I decided to add chicken to it because I had some leftover and it was a great addition to this recipe!

Here is what you will need:

-1/2 sliced onion

-1 or 2 julienned carrots

-1/2 pack enoki mushrooms

-1/2 pack shimeji mushrooms

-Leftover rice (1 1/2 cups or more)

-About 2 cups bouillon stock

-About 3 1/2 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk

-Olive oil for frying

-Salt and pepper

-Leftover chicken (or cut chicken breast into small pieces and stir-fry)

First, turn the stove on medium hugh and then add some olive oil to a (preferably) non-stick pan and throw in the onions and stir-fry them until they become tender. 

Next, you add in the rest of the vegetables and stir-fry until they are all cooked through. In this case, I also added in some leftover chicken that I had in the fridge. 

I didn't take a picture of it (these photos are about a year old), but next you add in the bouillon stock and mix it well. Then you add in the leftover rice and simmer it for about a minute. 

Now you add in the heavy cream or milk and mix it well until it has thickened enough. You can add some salt and pepper to taste. It's DONE!!! :D

This is so delicious! Especially on a cold winter day or when you're sick! 

One thing that I like to do with the leftovers is put it into a oven safe bowl, sprinkle on some sharp cheddar cheese, and broil it in the oven until the cheese melts. This tastes fantastic! Especially if you're a cheese lover like me! :)

I hope you enjoyed the recipe! Please give it a try!

You can check out runnyrunny999's original recipe here!

Thank you for reading!!! ^-^