Microwave French Onion Soup Recipe 455 Recipes

MICROWAVE FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In a 3 quart microwave-safe dish, add everything but the croutons and cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 20-30 minutes or until onions are tender. Ladle soup into microwave-safe soup bowl. Top with croutons and cheese. Cover with wax paper; microwave on 100% power for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. If you have soup bowls that can be used in the broiler; then ladle soup, add croutons and cheese and broil for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. This is the standard for melting the cheese and makes is nice and brown on top. It's safer and easier to use a cookie sheet with soup bowls on it for broiling.

SIMPLE MICROWAVE FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Slice onions.
• Place onions and butter in microwave-safe dish and microwave on high 4-6 minutes.
• Add water and seasonings to onions.
• Stir to combine ingredients, then microwave on high 5 minutes.
• Change power setting to 50% (medium) and microwave 15-20 minutes.
• Toast bread and place in to bowls.
• Ladle soup over bread, top with mozzarella cheese.
• Sprinkle with parmesan.
• Microwave 5 minutes on medium until cheese is melted.

MICROWAVE FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Peel cut in half and slice onions and set aside. Place butter in 3 quart glass casserole measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add onion slices, tossing to coat. Cover and microwave on high 6-8 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring at least twice. Blend in broth, water, sugar, wine and pepper. Cover and microwave on HIGH until heated through about 8 minutes.
• 2. Brush one side of french bread with melted butter. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Place under broiler to toast.Ladle soup into six individual serving dishes. Top each bowl with toast and 1 ounce of swiss cheese.
• 3. Place bowls in microwave oven in circular pattern. Microwave at high 4 to 8 minutes or until cheese melts and soup is hot.
• 4. In going through old photos of some of the dishes I have made over the years, I came across this one of the French Onion Soup I made as the first course, so I am sorry there are no step by step pictures. I will take some pictures the next time I make it.

MICROWAVE FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 18-23 minutes or until onions are tender. , Ladle hot soup into four microwave-safe bowls. Top with croutons and cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.