French Onion Soup – A Traditional Recipe

  • 1 hr 10 mins total
  • 10 mins prep
  • 1 hr cook
  • serves 4 people

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  1. Jeannie says:

    I will add the ingredients to my grocery list and try this weekend. Im craving for this now. Thanks for this

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      You are must welcome. Enjoy!

  2. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says:

    French onion soup has always been a favourite. It is such a delicious and rich flavoured soup.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Quite rich and fun to have on a cold winter night.

  3. Amanda says:

    Ooooh, Oxtail? I’ve never made it that way before! Will have to try it!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      It is optional if you cannot find them, but they sure add an extra layer of richness to the broth.
      Enjoy!

  4. Kathleen says:

    I can’t wait to make this 😍

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by Giangi’s Kitchen

  5. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says:

    Gosh, I haven’t had one in years! I used to love it in airports while waiting for flights; Bermuda’s was the best:)) Must make!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Bon Appetit! I hope you will enjoy my recipe as much.

  6. Daniel Ng says:

    Using onions in cooking not only increase our appetite but can boost our immune system as well.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Absolutely!

  7. Natasha says:

    French onion soup is the ultimate comfort food! Your recipe looks soo good, I can not wait to try it out.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you, Natasha! You will enjoy it as it is so yummy

  8. Sue says:

    This is exactly what I have been craving! Thank you!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The pleasure is all mine.
      Enjoy it!

  9. Kayla DiMaggio says:

    Huge lover of French onion soup and this traditional soup was so easy and delicious!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you, Kayla! I a happy you enjoyed it.

  10. Shilpa says:

    Nice recipe. I’ll give it a try using chicken broth. Thanks for sharing the tips as well.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The pleasure is all mine.
      Enjoy!

  11. Dawn Conklin says:

    I love French onion soup and this one is literally the best I have ever had! It is so delicious, the family loved it. We were able to find ox tail at Walmart and tried it. It definitely makes a huge difference in the flavor.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I am so happy you and your family enjoyed it. Thank you for making it and for your kind compliment.

  12. Cindy L says:

    Using oxtail rather than beef broth adds such a beautiful depth of flavour to this soup!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Absolutely! To me, it completes the dish more.

  13. Jeri says:

    French onion soup is one of my favorites! I’m adding it to my dinner rotation this week. It looks delicious!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you! I am sure you will enjoy it.
      Thank you for stopping by Giangi’s Kitchen

  14. nancy says:

    one of my favourite soups of all time

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Mine as well. Enjoy!

  15. Freya says:

    I love French onion soup, one of my favourites, although I omit the meat element these days!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      The original version does not have meat, I just added to add some richness to the flavor.
      Enjoy!

  16. Elizabeth Swoish says:

    Super delicious and an easy to follow recipe. I left out the Cognac because I didn’t have any. Yum!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I am so happy you enjoyed it.
      Thank you for stopping by Giangi’s Kitchen!

  17. Ruth Grindeland says:

    Love this recipe! So much flavor.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

  18. Gina Abernathy says:

    I could eat this year round- especially when Vidalia onions are in season. The oxtail sounds so good in this soup. So comforting and very warming this time of the year.

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      I love Vidalia onions. I make this soup as soon as we start to have the first morning chill.
      Enjoy!

  19. dave says:

    such a classic recipe! thanks for all the cooking tips

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you, Dave, the pleasure is all mine.
      Enjoy!

  20. Kayla DiMaggio says:

    Loving this traditional French Onion Soup! It was so easy and delicious!

    1. Giangi Townsend says:

      Thank you!

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