French Onion Soup
You can’t go wrong with classic French Onion Soup on a chilly day. Member’s Mark™ Beef Base provides this soup with so much flavor – no beef stock or broth necessary!
What is Member’s Mark™ Beef Base?
Member’s Mark™ Beef Base is a convenient way to bring rich beef flavor to so many of your favorite dishes. It’s more convenient than broth or stock, because you simply mix a small amount with water to create your own broth! This easy-to-use base infuses your meals with a delicious, slow-roasted beef flavor that will elevate your cooking experience. Made from real beef, this base is the perfect blend of ingredients including salt, chicken fat, sugar, onion powder, turmeric, beef broth powder, and paprika. With beef as the main ingredient, this base guarantees quality and flavor in every dish.
Member’s Mark™ Beef Base comes in a resealable container, ensuring freshness and longevity. Once opened, simply refrigerate to keep it fresh. It’s designed to last, making it a cost-effective choice for those who love to cook. Whether you’re a home cook or a professional, this beef base is a kitchen essential.
It’s perfect for enhancing the flavors of soups, stocks, gravies, casseroles, and sauces. You can even season rice, risotto, and grains with it, allowing them to absorb the rich beef flavor. From a comforting spring soup to a hearty fall gravy, this base ensures that your dishes are always flavorful and rich. Not just for main courses, the Member’s Mark™ Beef Base can also add a burst of flavor to your favorite side dishes. Try it in your stuffing or mashed potatoes for a delicious twist. It’s the secret ingredient that will make your dishes stand out and have everyone asking for seconds.
French Onion Soup
Ingredients
- ½ cup Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cups Onion sliced
- 5 cups Water
- 5 tsp Member's Mark™ Beef Base
- 2 tbsp Dry sherry
- 1 tsp Member's Mark™ Thyme Leaves
- 1 pinch Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder to taste
- 1 pinch Member's Mark™ Himalayan Pink Salt Grinder to taste
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
- 2 slices Swiss cheese diced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In an 8-quart stock pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
- Add water, Member's Mark™ Beef Base, sherry, and Member's Mark™ Thyme Leaves. Season with Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder and Member's Mark™ Himalayan Pink Salt Grinder. Simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven's broiler.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls. Place one slice of bread on top of each bowl. Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, ½ slice diced Swiss, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
- Place bowls on a cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the oven, and enjoy.