Copycat Panera Bread French Onion Soup Recipe

This Panera Bread French Onion Soup Recipe is so good and great for dinner! Simple ingredients will get this Panera Bread favorite on the table in no time.

Ingredients:

Tomato Gastrique
½ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup white granulated sugar
¼ cup tomato sauce

Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups yellow onions, sliced
⅛ cup all purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Tomato Gastrique
½ teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup croutons
½ cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Start by creating the tomato gastrique by boiling the white vinegar in a saucepan until it has boiled down to half its amount of liquid.
2. Add the sugar to the white vinegar and mix continuously for about 3-5 minutes or until the mixture has become syrupy.
3. Add the tomato sauce to this syrup and mix until combined. Then remove from the heat.In another saucepan add the olive oil and sliced onions and cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the onions have become golden brown and caramelized.
4. Add the flour and mix the onions until they are fully coated and the flour covered onions soak up all the juices.Transfer the onions to a large pot and add in the chicken broth, tomato gastrique, soy sauce, cornstarch and all the seasonings.
5. Stir this mixture together. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring every so often.
6. When serving in a bowl, top with croutons and cheese, if available use a butane torch to melt the cheese and enjoy!

What is Panera Bread French Onion Soup?

Panera Bread French Onion Soup is a classic soup made with sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth and topped with a crouton of melted cheese. It’s a delicious comfort food that goes perfectly with a salad or sandwich for an easy weeknight meal.

What can I do to get my favorite soup back?

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about the discontinuation of the soup, but don’t worry. You can still get your favorite french onion soup fix with this delicious homemade recipe! This copycat recipe is great in bread bowls or with a whole grain baguette. This Panera french onion soup recipe is great for old school panera fans!

This French Onion Soup recipe serves four and is perfect for a family dinner or casual get-together. Serve it with a crisp salad, crusty bread and some cheese to take the flavors even further!

It’s sure to become a household favorite in no time. You can even add gruyere cheese and homemade croutons on the top of the soup. It’s one of those savory soups with sweet onions that is a crowd favorite. Grab your large dutch oven and loaf of sourdough bread or foccacia bread and maybe some red wine and let’s get to work!

What are some helpful tips for making this panera bread french onion soup?

1. When slicing the onions, make sure to cut them in even slices so that they all cook at the same rate.

2. Use a good quality beef broth for maximum flavor.

3. If you don’t have a butane torch to melt the cheese on top, you can use your oven’s broiler setting.

4. If you want the soup to be creamier, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.

5. For an extra kick of flavor, add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce when adding the chicken stock.

6. Save time by making the tomato gastrique ahead of time and refrigerating it until needed.

7. This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.

If you have any leftovers you can put in in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Enjoy!

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