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20-Min Cheesy Beef Broth Soup

Caramelized onions melt into beefy broth and top crusty bread with melted Swiss cheese. A weeknight shortcut that tastes like you spent way longer than you did.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
14g
20-Min Cheesy Beef Broth Soup
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Ingredients

  • 2 large onion
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 4 slices bread
  • 4 slices swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice onions into thin half-moons, then heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add onions and cook, stirring often, until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer, then taste and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Toast bread slices until light golden, about 2 minutes per side in a separate skillet.

  5. 5

    Ladle soup into bowls, top each with a toast slice and one slice of Swiss cheese.

  6. 6

    Broil bowls 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles, then serve hot with a side salad.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • broiler-safe bowls or ramekins

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