After leaving Champagne in 2000, he opened his own French bistro, Café Bleu, first in Hillcrest before moving to his current Mission Hills location, where he first served his version of onion soup.

French onion soup is so frickin' good. It really is. But so often, I feel like it's this sad, watery bowl of lazily made broth with a few bits of onions that are most definitely not caramelized.

Our five-star French onion soup recipe turns that big bag of trusty onions into a luxurious meal. Share full article. By Sam Sifton. Jan. 10, 2025. Image. Sara Bonisteel’s French onion soup.

Directions . 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 ...

Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/2 cup of the beef broth. Continue cooking, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and become dark golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes, adding 1/4 ...

It may be soup season, but there are so many French onion recipes that go beyond soup, like French onion pasta, French onion dip, and French onion potatoes! It may be soup season, ...

Add that gorgeous noodle brick, give the ramen a stir, then cover and let simmer until it’s soft, about 2 more minutes. Transfer your not-so-instant noodles to a bowl and top with the grated cheese.

Where to find great French onion soup Le Champ, 1200 E. 5th St., Los Angeles, (213) 466-2046, lechampla.com The Musso & Frank Grill, 6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, (323) 467-7788, mussoandfrank.com ...

Chef notes. This dish is a big crowd-pleaser and can easily be adapted for the dietary needs of your guests. The dish itself is gluten-free and you can serve with delicious, fresh vegetables for ...

French Onion Chicken. For the dip: 2 tablespoons butter or oil. 2 yellow onions, sliced. 3 garlic cloves, minced. 2 cups sour cream. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped.