Easy French Onion Soup

EASY FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

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Slice onions thin and then in a large stock pot or dutch oven place all onions on med-heat and allow to sweat for a few minutes.

Add sugar (sugar helps quicken the caramelizing process of the onions) and continue stirring and browning the onions. Adjust the heat if they are scorching or not cooking. After about 10 minutes add butter, minced garlic and herbs.

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When the onions are a deep golden brown (about 20-25 minutes of cooking) turn the heat up. Stiring constantly-add sherry. Continue stirring on high to med-high heat for about 5 minutes. The sherry will thicken and the alcohol will be dry.

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STEP 4

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STEP 5

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STEP 6

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