by Jaden | Appetizers/Bites, Main Course, Recipes, Soup | 23 comments
My husband, Scott, is a big French onion soup fan, ordering it whenever possible when we’re eating out. For me, though, the traditional French version is just a little too rich, too heavy for my tastes. All this time, I thought what Scott liked about the soup was its full-bodied, sweet beefy stock and the heady cognac. Because, that’s a foodie or a chef would say.
But, nope. I should have known better. “It’s all about the cheese, baby,” he revealed. That’s exactly why I love him. Scott’s a simple guy with simple tastes (man eat meat. grunt.) and always brings me back down from gourmet la-la land.
Read the rest + step-by-step recipe at Steamy Kitchen on TLC (it’s a ridiculously simple soup!)
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Dania on 10/23/09 at 3:45 pm
Made this soup the day you posted this. It was awesome! Thanks Jaden for another great recipe 🙂
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Liz - Meal Makeover Mom on 10/21/09 at 6:26 pm
Growing up, my mom made French onion soup all the time. She was an awesome home cook … and still is. Lucky for me, my boys are great eaters … and this recipe is definitely something they’d love. Yummy recipe and beautiful pics to go with it.
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Cynthia on 10/21/09 at 5:55 pm
I have never before longed to have French Onion Soup until now…
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Cate O'Malley on 10/21/09 at 4:42 pm
Totally making this.
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Mirileigh on 10/21/09 at 1:02 pm
Oooh that photo is making my tummy growl! Looks delicious. Cant’ wait to try it.
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Luv2Cook on 10/21/09 at 11:50 am
easy one! i don use alcohol tho what can i use instead of it? what about the cheese?can i use cheddar or mozzarella?
thnxyou can use any type of cheese you want. Instead of alcohol, just skip that step. ~jaden
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TheKitchenWitch on 10/21/09 at 11:19 am
Heard that you had a great blog/were a nice person from Jen@userealbutter. Your pictures and recipes look and sound fantastic! Congrats on the new cookbook!
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momgateway on 10/21/09 at 11:00 am
I love simple recipes, will have to try this!
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emiglia on 10/21/09 at 10:23 am
I LOVE French onion soup… but for the “foodie” reasons you stated. Macaroni and cheese, on the other hand, that’s all about the cheese.
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Asianmommy on 10/21/09 at 8:59 am
This looks so good!
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Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction on 10/20/09 at 9:30 pm
Looks wonderful! I haven’t made french onion soup in quite a while… I think I’ll have to give it a try!
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Marisa (Trim The Fat) on 10/20/09 at 8:54 pm
Gosh, that sounds delicious! I haven’t had onion soup in ages!
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Lauren on 10/20/09 at 7:54 pm
Wonderful TLC post! It looks delicious, and I might have to try it (minus the beer & wheat bread of course)!
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Asha on 10/20/09 at 4:35 pm
I love French onion soup, too, and your husband is right — it’s all about that gooey cheese! I also love the broth. I once had org*smic French onion soup broth that was chicken stock enriched with veal bones, according to the server. Thanks for this variation, I’m looking forward to trying it!
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Dolce on 10/20/09 at 3:31 pm
French onion soup does not have to have cognac. It also works beautifully with an Alsace white wine (such as Gewurztraminer or Riesling) so it’s less intimidating to prepare and eat. At least, that’s how my parents always did and do it in France. 🙂
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Dawn in CA on 10/20/09 at 1:07 pm
Now that I’m eating cheese again, after a couple decades without, I’ll have to give this a whirl. Such yummy photos, as always. *sigh* I really need to either get a new (read: “real”) camera, or sit down for a few hours with my P&S manual (gasp!) if I ever want to take pictures as nice as yours. I’ve heard you can get some pretty decent pics out of a P&S, but with the night-time light in my kitchen, it’s nearly impossible with the auto settings.
Nice to see you on TLC! I love that you really put yourself out there. xo, Dawn
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Tokyo Terrace on 10/20/09 at 12:26 pm
Great recipe! I love Onion Soup. It is such a fabulous comfort food and my husband is also a huge fan. It is one of our favorite meals to have during the colder months. Great post!
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Pepy @ Indonesia Eats on 10/20/09 at 11:40 am
Love gruyere swiss cheese. I haven’t made this for ages since I don’t work for a commercial kitchen anymore.
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Simone (junglefrog) on 10/20/09 at 11:27 am
I so agree with Scott! For me the best thing about a good onion soup is…. very good cheese on top… Mmmm..
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Stephanie on 10/20/09 at 11:14 am
Haha my husband would say the exact same thing!
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The Teacher Cooks on 10/20/09 at 8:06 am
This does sound extremely easy. Must try. Cute Boys!!!
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