French Onion Soup - NoRecipeRequired.com

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Published 2010-09-26

French onion soup is a classic, and one of my go to soup recipes. Unfortunately, many people seem a bit intimidated by it, but there's no reason to be. It does take a bit of time to cook down the onions, but there are only a few ingredients and the techniques are pretty simple. Once you get the basic recipe down, there several subtle twists to make on the main theme. And best of all, how can a soup covered in bread and cheese ever be wrong?

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All Comments (21)

@DM-rock-n-roller 4 years ago

Thanks, Dave! My mom learned to make this when we lived a couple hours northwest of Paris. She would add a little molasses instead of the tomato paste, always with beef stock, a bit more brandy, and worked in batches of 10 pounds of onions at a time. Now 60 years later, my grandson learned how delicious this is. He says "I wanna teach my kids to cook just like you, Grampa!" Food, family .. love.
@MelissaKNorris 5 years ago

Some of my best dishes are no recipes, thanks for sharing your process, the world needs more good from scratch cooks in it.
@patrickodonovan5066 5 years ago

Damn, Dave. I watched this twice and now I am starving. excellent material, and you are a great instructor. Thanks for putting this up.
@kristied7019 4 years ago

Wow! Thank you so much for this recipe. Although I make French onion soup myself and EXTREMELY fond of the soup, you hit out of the park!! Thank you
@HoneyHouseLane 3 years ago

Thanks Dave, perfect recipe. Today was my 4th time making this..no fails..perfection
@lianan.osho-neo-reikiathen7489 5 years ago

Wonderful! Thanks for the sharing and the elaborate explaining+demonstration! I intend to try it asap! Thanks again!
@noelhealy8554 5 years ago

Wow thanks a million for sharing your knowledge, can't wait to try!!!!
@HowToMakeDinner 4 years ago

I appreciate so many things about this video, especially those cute bowls and the fact that you talked about the fridge time! I call it "fridge cooking" and it would really make a huge difference - especially with something like this soup. Great video! - Paula
@DSherman50 4 years ago

Excellent! I can do that. Thanks for the recipe and showing me how it’s done.
@alexamheying8487 8 years ago

Really nice video and recipe!! TY!
@NewToThisIn09 4 years ago

I liked this recipe and the chef gave excellent instructions. Thank you Chef for taking the time to share.
@ruthkiley6292 5 years ago

Hi Dave! Luv your tutorial for French Onion soup! Thanx so much. I’ve been cooking for over 45 years and here’s the solution to your “crying over onions” problem. You helped me with onion soup, now hope I can help you. Simply rinse the peeled onion and knife with cold tap water, especially both ends, slice in half, rinse again and you’re good to go! Slice n dice tears free! Thanx, hope this helps! 😉👍👵🏻
@emilydonvito7316 5 years ago

Looks great and easy. Will try this in a day or two for sure. Thank you
@Renilou2 4 years ago

That is exactly how I cut my onions! OMG that looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
@samirmohareb1610 4 years ago

Excellent presentation, thanks for sharing!
@martcichocki5571 4 years ago

Excellent presentation! Appreciate your patience & recipe! Diehard French onion soup lover. Will definitely attempt to recreate yours, Soon!
@SusanH-CatLady 5 years ago

Looks wonderful. Can't wait to try.❤️
@robbieunderwood8349 5 years ago

Can't wait to try. Thanks!
@dianekelly3452 1 year ago

Magnifique! Very appreciative for your tutorial on one of my favorite soups. ❤
@steveyarnell2.o 5 years ago

Thanks for sharing your technique.