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Learn how to make delicious French onion soup in this free recipe video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
An expert chef reviews the ingredients in French onion soup including onions, butter, sugar, French bread and Gruyere cheese in this free video clip.
Learn what you need to make beef stock for French onion soup including beef, celery, carrots, onions, parsley, garlic and olive oil in this free video clip.
Watch an expert chef clean and prepare vegetables in this free video clip about making French onion soup.
Discover tips for peeling and chopping onions in this free video clip about making French onion soup.
Learn how to peel and chop garlic in this free video clip about making french onion soup
Learn how to chop vegetables for the stock in this free video clip about making french onion soup.
Discover tricks for browning the meat and onions in this free video clip about making French onion soup.
Learn how to add water and vegetables to the stock in this free video clip about making french onion soup.
Techniques for straining the stock; learn this culinary skill and more in this free video clip about making French onion soup.
Tips for clarifying the stock for French onion soup; learn how to clarify stock using cheese cloth in this free recipe video clip.
Tip for slicing onions; learn how to cut onions for French onion soup in this free recipe video clip.
Discover tips for wilting the onions for French onion soup in this free video clip.
Watch an expert chef caramelize the onions in this free video clip about making French onion soup.
Discover tips for when to add the broth to the onions in this free video clip about making French onion soup.
Learn how to toast bread to pour over fresh french onion soup in this free video clip.
Tips for serving French onion soup; learn how to melt the cheese and bread in soup crocks in this free video clip.
Hmmm-hmmmm good. French onion soup is a classic but rare soup. Let's be honest- french onion doesn't quite have the same following as chicken noodle. However, if it is diverse flavor without conventionality that you want, french onion soup makes a great choice. Characterized as an onion and beef broth soup, french onion is usually served with fresh toast and topped with cheese. Originating in France in the 17th century, the most unique attribute of french onion soup is the caramelized onions. This procedure cooks onions slowly until the sugars melt and approach burning temperature. When this happens, the onions become brown. So, whether you are thinking of entertaining or just seeking some variety in your cold-weather cravings, fresh french onion soup has just the distinctive taste you may be looking for.
In this free video series, let Karen Weisman show you how to make great french onion soup. She begins by showing you the ingredients that you need to make the soup. Karen illustrates the process of make homemade beef broth. Though it may seem a little intimidating to try to make your own stock, Karen shows you how easy it is to cook, strain, and clarify beef broth. She also shows you how to caramelize onions for fresh french onion soup. Finally, learn how to serve french onion soup with toast and cheese. This recipe may be just what you are looking for. So, take some time and learn this easy french onion soup recipe!
Karen Weisman Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. Since then, she has helped a national grocery store chain develop and launch a gourmet food division, worked as a manager at a large catering company, and owned & operated her own her restaurant. She currently lives in Israel with her husband and six children, where she teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts such as mosaics and sewing.dkdk
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