French Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups thinly sliced Yellow Sweet Onions
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 can (15-ounce) Chicken Broth
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
• 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
• 1/4 cup Velveeta Cheese (cubed or shredded)
• 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups Thick White Sauce (recipe below)
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese for garnish

White Sauce Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons Flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk

How to Make French Onion Soup:

White Sauce:

1. In a 1-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the flour and cook until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the salt.
4. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Set aside, keeping it off the heat until needed for the soup.

Soup:

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent but not browned.
2. Add the chicken broth, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until fully heated.
3. Incorporate the white sauce and Velveeta cheese into the soup. The white sauce will be thick due to cooling, so stir gently over medium-low heat until the cheese melts and all ingredients blend smoothly.
4. Lower the heat to a warm setting and let the soup simmer for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving:

Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, alongside slices of warm dark Russian bread.

This creamy and savory French Onion Soup is perfect for a comforting meal, enhanced by the rich flavor of melted cheese and caramelized onions. Enjoy!