Glorie
Senior Cook
I love french onion soup. Yesterday I was out at Marie Callendar's and tried their recipe. It was okay but very bitter and that's what I've found in lots of recipes. Any suggestions??
A caveman could do it.
Not sure what would be bitter unless you didn't brown the onions. When you cook the onions, keep the pot on medium heat. You don't want to brown them, just really carmelize them.
As well, you might try white onions rather than the yellow ones they sell in the supermarket. Sometimes those yellow ones end up bitter, no matter how hard you try.
...I also sometimes add stew meat and mushrooms to make it more of a main dish...
I use whatever onions I have on hand. The only time I can really taste a difference is when I use Vidalias (my days of walla walla's are done ...).
Sounds like a yummy idea!
Glorie, the recipe I use is similar to what Jeekinz posted (not sure why you titled the link "A caveman could do it" ... ?)
I always use a mix of beef and chicken broth. Seems to give a better flavor.
MMMMM....I see FOS in my very near future!