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 compressed 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

Instructions

White Sauce:

1. In a 1-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add the salt.
4. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
5. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use in the soup.

Soup:

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over low to medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are soft and translucent but not browned.
3. Add the chicken broth, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Stir until completely heated through.
4. Incorporate the prepared white sauce and Velveeta cheese into the soup. The white sauce will be thick due to cooling.
5. Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and all ingredients are well combined.
6. Reduce the heat to warm and let the soup cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.

Serve the French onion soup garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and accompanied by slices of warm dark Russian bread. Enjoy!