Love & Best Dishes: French Onion Soup Recipe

[@PaulaDeen]

We're a Gruyere family, but what type of cheese do you like on your French Onion Soup?

[@danawarner9396]

My mom always used Swiss cheese when she made it when I was a child

[@quitegoodandawesome5964]

We always had mozzarella!

[@minibene6179]

I mix Gruyere & Parmesan, I also switch the wine out and add cognac. My hubby loves it!

[@gijiette7685]

Swiss cheese, please! Mmmmm....i will try the cognac, instead of wine.

[@buffyl2674]

Love gruyere but have used Muenster cheese too!

[@romainejayne1811]

Paula, take the lid off the pot because the condensation inside the pot with the lid on it will prevent the onions from browning! That's what I do. Also, if you want them to brown don't add salt until they are finished! Just some tips! Butter, yes and butter!

[@pamelasue8396]

I always order french onion soup at restaurants. I never thought of making it myself. I will have to try this.

[@carriefritz-younique8063]

Michael loss weight Paula u can share cookies with me

[@radardimaria2261]

Looks fantastic....nice to see Eddie in FRONT of the camera for a change.....hey Paula....I love FO soup and I make it with several different types of onions...I use a Vidalia, yellow, white, red, Spanish, leek and green onions....and I use white vermouth to deglaze and finish it with dry sherry......hugely delicious!! Of course, homemade beef stock is also important as is the crouton and cheese on top like you did.....since it's so cold in PA, I think I'll make some this week!! Great video!!!

[@brandyrobertson2655]

Paula still out here doing her thang 🙌🏽 I really miss her show Every week as a child I’d watch her and it really felt like my grandmother was spending time and cooking so iam really happy to have a piece of that back thank you Paula

[@sweethomealabama1369]

Good Morning Y'all...I love the french onion soup haven't had any in ages . My momma used to make this always when I was little. I need to ring her up and say hey momma...I SURE DO LOVE YOU 😁. Then she would say lord what do you want 😅. Guys I hope you all have a wonderful day and week ahead ❤️🤗😘.

[@patsyjohnson3963]

Hello Sweet Home Alabama. We are all gathering for French Onion Soup. 🌿🌷🌿

[@Bianchi8000]

OMG!!!! Paula, where did you get that sweatshirt?? Love, Love, Love Dirty Dancing ❤❤❤

[@stokely418]

I was wondering the same thing! I love it.

[@patsyjohnson3963]

@@stokely418 Me too!!. I want one.

[@joyceadair3003]

That T-shirt is adorable!

[@johnathanbryant2193]

WOW! I woke up this morning thinking, I would love some good French Onion Soup, I wonder if Paula has a good recipe for it? Search it and you just posted today!!! I love it! Making it now! I would love to share a recipe with you!! Chicken with a Mushroom Cream Sauce *2 Chicken breast cut into two halves (lengthwise) to make 4 total flat(ish) pieces (I soak this in 6 cups of water and ½ cup of salt in the fridge for at least an hour before) *1 container of button mushrooms sliced to your desired thickness (Don’t go too thin on these, they shrink!) *1/3 white cooking wine (a good, sweet white will work in a pinch!) *1 cup of heavy cream *1 tbsp butter (that will equal 2 to Paula!) *1/2 Red onion diced *2 tbsp olive oil *salt and pepper to taste *Remove your brined chicken from the fridge, give it a rinse (rinch as Paula’s grandma would say) and pat dry with paper towel. Salt and pepper both sides. *Coat a saucepan with the olive oil. Over a medium to medium-high heat. *cook chicken about 4-5 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through *remove chicken from the pan and set aside to rest. *in the same pan turn the heat to a medium high heat, put your butter, your sliced mushrooms, and diced red onions. *cook the mushrooms and onions until they begin to soften, and the butter is almost evaporated. *add 1/3 cup of white wine. Cook until evaporated. *turn your heat down to low to low-medium and add your cream to the pan with your mushrooms and onions. Cook until it is bubbly and thick. It will take on a light brown color no more than 2 ½ - 3 minutes *serve your chicken with a healthy serving if the mushroom sauce on top and enjoy! If you have any questions! You call me! 270.670.3171 I love you miss Paula, and I cannot wait until the day I get to cook with you! Until then, love and warm wishes from my home to yours! Miss Paula, you saved me in so many ways, and I thank you for being strong and being the fighter you are, for all of us that need you!

[@jeanenep33]

We made this in Picayune Ms for my French club dinner we hosted at my home in high school . It’s one of my favorite soups.. thanks for the video !

[@chipwilliams403]

This soup looks so good !!! Adding the filet mignon to it takes it to a new level. I've been a Paula fan for years and still rely on all your recipes. Everything is always the very best and always a hit in my house. Shout out to Eddie for all the fantastic camera work !!!!!!

[@foxgloved1]

Eddie is so cute,just love when we get to see him

[@gretelhance]

Wrong diet!!!

[@kendrabutler3670]

Somebody is in lluvv😂😂

[@ashw661]

When Paula said, “I’m a carnival”. I felt that. 🎡🎪

[@jeffersashley6992]

I made French onion soup for 20 people I used big bag of onions from Sams 25 or 30 lbs I sliced them on a meat slicer. I put them in my pressure cooker and batches for 15 mins and then seared them off to get them caramelized. Using the meat slicer was the saving Grace because I got them just the right uniformed size. I didn’t add the meat but everything else. Thank You ok, I added 2 cups of wine white to the pressure cooking part.

[@lorenefairchild7616]

I add some Sherry to my French Onion soup.

[@Hethwen]

TIP: To caramelize onions SUPER FAST (in UNDER 30 minutes). Use any low pan (nothing that has a high edge). Cut your onions as Paula did in this video. I use 3 pounds of Vidalia onions when I make mine. Put your onions into your pan. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt (NOT regular table salt that is iodized), and add 3/4 cup of water. Turn your heat up to HIGH and bring the water to a boil. As soon as you see a lot of steam come up through the onions cover them with your lid and cook about 10 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated. Remove lid. NOW HERE'S THE TRICK ... Press the onions down flat to the bottom of your pan and just up around onto the sides of your pan. Let cook without stirring for 30 seconds. Stir them after 30 seconds, scraping up the fond (the brown sticky bits on the bottom) as you stir, and again, press them again back down flat and into the sides of your pan. Do this every 30 seconds, until they become well browned, soft and slightly sticky. It should take no more than 15 to 20 minutes. THE SECRET INGREDIENT: In a small bowl stir together 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir this mixture into your pan with the onions and slowly stir together until water evaporates. --- The pH environments in the baking soda will cause the onions to brown more readily. After the baking soda water evaporates - you're done... In UNDER 30 MINUTES. Yes I love chemistry... but not more than I love Miss Paula. :) I learned this trick in the 1970's and have always used it to make French Onion Soup and Caramelized Onions for my meats and onion gravy recipes. It's a game changer for all cooks. --- Love and best dishes.

[@b.w.9470]

My grocery store didn’t have filet mignon so I grabbed ribeyes. I also used Better than Bouillon garlic paste. This turned out great!! Thank you!

[@ginasellers3207]

That soup looks so good. I'm jealous of Eddie and Theresa, they have the best jobs in the world! Thank you for sharing the recipe with us Miss Paula and you were great behind the camera too, btw.

[@Souperat60]

I was so proud of Paula behind the camera too. Try her blueberry muffins. So so good. Hi I’m Darlene from e 60. I’d love to have you join me in my kitchen sometime. Lord bless 🇺🇸❤️

[@ninajones1175]

The steps are so simple, not too many ingredients but must have the patience of a saint to cook onions that long. Holy moly! Going to have to do it though...

[@Gidget13mwa]

Oh my mother had the same bacon grease keeper like the one on your counter! Wish I had it. That sure made a sweet memory for me! French Onion soup is my favorite! I’ve only made it once from scratch and that was when Reagan was made president!❤️😋😂

[@reneebarger5194]

Let me say that I love you & I love French onion soup. I will forgive you for using Fillet Mignon for soup. Stew beef, London broil, chuck, a good size stew bone, okay. This is French peasant food. I learned the recipe from my great grandmother. Now we grandmas can teach our grandchildren. 😋

[@tish2561]

Oh my goodness gracious Paula, such deliciousness in one bowl. So, I think one should start on the early side with this soup, so the onions can caramelise properly. I'm going to give this soup a go. Thanks Paula!

[@kathleenwassum7712]

I cannot Wait to try this! I Never thought of putting fine chopped beef into French Onion soup, but being a fellow carnivore, it looks Delicious! And of course, it’s always wonderful watching Paula do Anything, because you bring us into your home with your friends and family and make us a “part” of your family too! Thanks Paula!❤️🥂

[@gwenb4531]

You got it right about the butter instead of the olive oil...it gets those onions caramelized a whole lot faster.

[@DrWHAle-zl5eo]

Love French onion soup. I use 3 white onions for 4 servings, and it takes about an hour to caramelize on medium heat. Gotta be careful though, once they start to caramelize they can burn quick!

[@lindagrey9816]

Alright! Two of my favorite things. Onion soup and Filet Mignon. Leave it up to you Miss Paula to combine the two and make a wonderful dish. I was looking to make a good onion soup. Now I will make a fantastic onion soup!

[@southerngirl7425]

Hey y'all 👋 Team this is Sssoooo good 😋 Thx for this recipe 😘

[@irishdivajeffries6668]

God I love when Paula says Olive Ohl!

[@irishdivajeffries6668]

Another recipe I HAVE to try!

[@andersongames0237]

@@irishdivajeffries6668 yeee gotta love some olive all

[@sortathesame8701]

French onion soup is one of my very favorite foods and I've never had it with steak in it, but I'm definitely going to try it now! It would make a lovely light meal with the meat in it!

[@cynthiacummings0917]

Oh WoW, what a great idea to put that meat in it. I've never used gruyere cheese before. I like an Italian blend. 😋

[@connielabdalla9567]

I just love love French onion soup 🍲 paula...I've made this receipe from paula and it is so 👍 good....delectable .....love ya'all eddie....theresa....paula michael...God bless you all!!!!

[@GailMarie1972]

I love this soup. Thanks for the recipe. I never had meat in it before. I also just love your shirt. Where did you get the Dirty Dancing shirt. I have watched that movie a million times.

[@Souperat60]

I know! I love that shirt. Looks nice on her too. Hi I’m Darlene from Souper at 60. I’d love to have you join me in my kitchen sometime. Lord bless 🇺🇸❤️

[@wendyzanders7284]

GOOD MORNING TEAM, THE FRENCH ONION SOUP IS DELICIOUS.

[@aracelisescalona8704]

My favorite!!! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@rickharks4515]

french onion soup in my opinion needs Whorceshter (sp) makes all the difference, and sometimes l add a splash of brandy, always make a huge pot, cause it freezes up well and my wife likes her soup on a dingy day, definitly going to tell her to try the beef in it the next tme, sounds and looks good , thanks Paula

[@susanshelit]

And a teaspoon of mustard 😉

[@susanshelit]

Ps: Worchestershire

[@vickiepatterson1748]

Those look like cat head onions! Wow they're so big. I used to make French onion soup when I was first married. I never thought about adding meat to it. 😃 Of course when you're first married you can't afford meat. Nice job Paula, and good to see Eddie in front of the camera for a change. Good work Michael! We'd love to see you after all your hard work.❤️ Very encouraging, especially being married to someone who cooks such wonderful food. 💗

[@countbang1305]

Did she tell Michael about adding the wondra? That is not Keto.

[@londonlady1966]

The same as a person frying something in lard then saying its a veggie dish. 🙄 its happened to me..

[@rhondagilbert5613]

Oh my, I know that this is going to be delicious! Every recipe that I have made has been so good. Thanks for sharing all your recipes with us. I'm a born and raised southern woman too! 🙂

[@jesahnorrin]

This looked heavenly! Cannot wait to try making this recipe. Thank you!

[@Bobcool0007]

I am French and no, French people don't always like stinky cheeses. I personally hate it but it is true that the most famous French cheeses (roquefort, camembert etc.) are made with raw milk, which gives cheese a more pungent flavor. Adding beef is a great idea though, I love your rendition of this French country favorite!

[@sandrabutler6837]

I never had meat put into French onion soup before Payla. It sounds yummy

[@pattyward8898]

Omg! I will definitely make it with meat next time. My son makes Guinness onion soup. Never tried it, though.

[@Jen.E]

I wish Paula could make me some French onion soup. I've never thought to add filet mignon to it. 🤗 I'll have to make some for myself.

[@winniegazzaway8152]

I love French onion soup. Thank you Paula

[@patsyjohnson3963]

Well! Now I want some French onion soup 😋 . thank you Paula and team for coming into our home each morning. I feel like we are friends and family. ❤🤗

[@bettyalaniz369]

I love onions. I always wanted to make it now that I saw this video I have to try it.

[@marilyn3826]

looks so good I will make this for lunch I have some fresh back strap in the freezer and always have a ton of onions ( eat them everyday) and garlic... both so good for you... great idea to add steak to it. have to use beef stock in the carton. good soup anytime but nice on a cold night. yum thank you xoxoxo

[@michelleboucher4336]

To make onions brown quicker add a little bit of sugar.

[@Takae7]

I enjoy a day of cooking good food. Not rushed gives it that extra incredible flavor. Glad Eddy got to eat such a healthy delicious dinner after working all day filming the perfect process.

[@jt.s.7418]

I have been searching for a great onion soup. Thank you for sharing yours 😋

[@romainejayne1811]

Eddie: I'm going to take this to the table now and be by myself....leave me alone now and let me eat my soup that Paula made!

[@brendaedwards7938]

Hi Paula, love your cooking videos. I have been with you for years. Thanks for all you do to help entertain us and getting thru all these crisis with this Covid. Tell Michael to share his journey with us on his diet. I need all the help I can get. Hugs & Love

[@ilovegoodsax]

Paula said she and Michael knew they would eventually downsize. Paula finally sold her 14,500 sq. ft. waterfront mansion (it had been on the market for several years), and are moving into Paula's smaller house which is being remodeled (the one where her Food Network show was taped). They are staying in Bobby's guesthouse until the renovations are complete.

[@richardnickell4116]

One of my favorite dishes. It's the perfect soup.

[@Taksamajoah]

Paula, this may be random, but I’d love to see you make homemade pretzels! There’s nothing like a freshly baked hot pretzel 😍

[@kboyd116]

Great idea! I make this soup regularly but have never tried it with steak. I am going to try it...I think it might be yummy!

[@gretelhance]

Filet mignon?

[@jamesdooling4139]

Love you, Paula. But, do your onions in the oven for a long time with stirs every 20 minutes. So much easier.

[@kentuckianaboy]

YeeHaw!!! Hillbilly Low Country French Onion Soup 🍜! Looks great!

[@heidid5275]

Soup looks delicious. Never added meat before but would never turn down filet mignon!! Love your t-shirt. One of my favorite movies. Say hey to Michael for me. He looks like a big ol teddy bear! Good luck with the keto diet. I'm always on and off that diet. It must be hard living with the "Southern Cooking Queen" of America!!! Good thing you have will power! I don't think I could do it!! 😂😂❤❤❤

[@tammiemiller8272]

Happy Women day🌹 love this soup at restaurants now I know how it made like Colby Jack cheese thanks for sharing enjoy your day 💯💜

[@islandgirl7769]

Love the sweet story about Paula making her soup for you! Good food makes good memories!❤

[@pattyward8898]

Just wondering what brand of bowls you use that you can put it under the broiler without it breaking?

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This French Onion Soup recipe looks so delicious Paula.

[@sandyclaus2729]

Delish!!!! I adore your shirt! One of my favorite movies 🎥 ❤ 😍 💕

[@buffyl2674]

Paula! Michael looks great! I can tell he has lost weight! Good job! That soup looks delicious! I wish I lived next door! 😂😂💖💖

[@gretelhance]

Keto won't work with Paula

[@Islandgyul765]

My fav! My dad used to make this in his restaurant and he would broil it under the salamander. Yummmm!

[@micheleevans3521]

Under the what???!?!?!?!?

[@Islandgyul765]

Salamander- it's a commercial broiler. I believe it has a higher temperature.

[@myfun1549]

Trying roasting red onions in the oven

[@kraigtaylor8777]

Looks fantastic

[@colleenpiechowski8511]

I think Paula forgot they take longer to carmelize with the lid on. Also , what would be a more budget friendly meat to that would be tender?

[@kristyburroughs2267]

i added mushrooms too :)

[@billysmith7327]

Love French Onion Soup, but not with meat.

[@lynnfrancious2901]

I’m going to make this even with the stinky 🧀🤗🌷🌺🥀🌹💐

[@Kitchensurprise]

Very interesting twist on French Onion Soup!👍

[@gijiette7685]

I love your T-shirt. My son and daughter in law attend the DD celebration every year in NC mountains;) Thank you so much for the recipe. Yum! I am going to try it! I am a vegetarian for fifty five years, so I will use miso vegetable broth, instead of beef broth. I do eat cheese, so I can't wait for this comfort food to enjoy on a rainy day! Happy cooking:)

[@sarahwilhelm6337]

Any white cheese with a either creamy texture form instance mozzerella or for more bitter/sharp flavored cheese I'd use swiss

[@bsimon8652]

Muenster would be good

[@nikkitrueblue]

Paula which has more flavor-Beef Stock, Beef Broth or Beef Consume?

[@kkr5428]

IMO consommé wins for flavor!

[@travshauntedyard6282]

I was with my mom on vacation in Tennessee we were at opryland hotel and they served as fancy cheeses and they stunk so bad we didn't really care for any of them lol this looks delicious!

[@jonathanwilson2109]

Good morning Paula and Michael

[@crawleyr4919]

Love seeing Eddie! Cutie! Thank you both!

[@misswinnie4.8]

You both look great.

[@gbell7760]

I like the idea of cut up beef in there

[@carlosgarciamusic953]

Awesome sauce

[@shelikessports3704]

Looks so good!!! Get a camera Paula for better quality please

[@SamSam-kq6qb]

Oh dear, Fillet Mignon is over $20 per lb. out here in California. Probably not happenin' in my kitchen.

[@paulandbenny]

That shirt though😍

[@greenj6917]

Before I get any further in, Paula I would love if you could share some of mikes Keto meals or snacks that he enjoys. Thank you love

[@deborahwilliams-rowley4281]

Good morning Miss Paula love your T Shirt

[@Taksamajoah]

I always thought Eddie was this really young guy based on his voice! Who knew. He also has a really relaxing voice lol.

[@queeneywarren9474]

Is this good for the flu seasons

[@wilmaburrgooch981]

Looks so good.

[@jpcomp5159]

Ok - a fan here - never saw onions taking that long - even in a slow cooker if that's all u've got - bit adding filet mignon to ANYTHING (Brussel sprouts or cabbage or potatoes) - talk about gilding the lily!

[@kendrabutler3670]

Oh my!!! Yummmmmm...

[@theresagorrell6007]

Looks so yummy. Glad to see Eddie.

[@gretelhance]

See?

[@misswinnie4.8]

Eddie is handsome!!!!

[@gretelhance]

U black?

[@vernjay2661]

Yay! We got to see Eddie in front of camera again!

[@taowright]

Love it!

[@tonirivas5010]

Smells sooo good. Lol

[@pambaumgartner526]

What kind of onions are you using?

[@JoeHollywood22]

Yellow onions or Vidalia. But they looked like yellow to me

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

YOU KEEP PUTTIN THE LID ON THEM ONIONS, STEAMING THEM; INSTEAD OF CARMELIZING THEM ...WITH THE LID OFF!! 🙄 Well, so much for poor Michael being keto here, you added FLOUR to it! 😮 (Couldve added xanthum gum.)

[@BullseyeNevada5164]

We Love you girl!

[@jonathonbaker-guntang4163]

Thank you Paula, and sure do like those pretty earrings. ☺️

[@gretelhance]

Her line $

[@greenQT]

Cute T shirt for national womens day! Tks Paula