Fabulous French Onion Soup
Course
Soup
Cuisine
French
Difficulty
Easy
Browse Category
Kid-Friendly
,
Soups, Stews & Broths
Duration
30-60 min
Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook
,
Sauté
Main Ingredient
Beef Stock
,
Brown Sugar
,
Butter
,
Cheese
,
Garlic
,
Onion
Servings
Prep Time
4
servings
10
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
servings
10
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Ingredients
3
tbsp
butter
1
tbsp
oil
1
large
yellow onion
quartered and sliced onion “quarter moon” shaped slices
4
smaller
sweet onions
quartered and sliced onion “quarter moon” shaped slices
2
tsp
brown sugar
3
sprigs
fresh thyme
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
bay leaf
1/2
cup
brandy
3/4
cup
red wine
4
cups
beef broth
warmed
Salt and pepper
to taste
4
slices
thick french bread
toasted (look for bread that is a big enough diameter to almost cover the opening of the crocks–or use croutons instead)
4
slices
Gruyere cheese
or swiss
4
slices
provolone cheese
Paprika for garnish
Instructions
Add butter and oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the
SAUTÉ
function.
When butter is melted, add onion, brown sugar, thyme, garlic and bay leaf to the pot.
Cook and stir for 10-15 minutes until onions have cooked down by half and have a pasta-like consistency.
Add brandy to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Continue to cook and stir until alcohol has cooked off, then add red wine and warmed broth to the pot and stir.
Turn the pot off by selecting
CANCEL
, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
Using the display panel select the
MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK
function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 8 minutes.
When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure. Remove and discard thyme stems and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into crocks, place a slice of bread on each crock and a slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Sprinkle with paprika.
Put crocks on a baking sheet lined with foil and set under the broiler until the top begins to bubble and brown, 5-7 minutes.
Recipe Notes
*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable