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    French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread

    By Lauren on March 31, 2017, Updated April 27, 2021 15 Comments

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    Here we call it French Onion Soup, in France it's just Onion Soup. In reality it's far more popular than we had expected. In my ethnocentric mind it was a popular American dish imitating an old French classic. While there is still some truth to that, you will still find it on most menus at sidewalk cafes and fine dining brasseries.

    French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread

    Though there are a few differences to what you will find in Paris to here in the U.S. Here or there, it's a savory blend of beef stock and simmered onions that is soul comforting. Slightly sweet onions with slurpy, savory soup, crunchy yet soggy soup filled bread and the ooeyiest, gooyiest cheese. Each bite is soup nirvana from inside your heart to the tips of your fingers and toes.

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    You know what's hard about soup? Sharing. Problem, meet solution

    French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread - Pull Apart Bread!

    All the best parts about french onion soup - stock soaked bread, caramelized onions, tangy, melty cheese - becomes a finger food! No bowls or spoons necessary. The first time I experimented with this idea, I brought the result to my monthly wine club (yup, that's a thing and it's beautiful) and it literally disappeared in under 5 minutes.

    French Onion Soup Bread

    Even better now, each time I make this shareable, crowd pleasing French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread, I'll be transported to a Parisian sidewalk brasserie people watching with great friends. You don't have to travel to Paris to enjoy this pull apart bread, but it couldn't hurt right? Kidding. Perhaps a little french jazz in the background will do just fine.

    Pull apart breads are incredibly fun to serve, everyone going after the 'perfect piece', and easy to throw together.

    Almost soup, in a flash.

    French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread tastes like it's been simmering for hours, but you can have this on the table in under 45 minutes. The onions simmer in a butter and olive oil mixture for perfect caramelization. Even if they over cook just a tad, the beef consommé addition will simmer out, but the best part being you really don't have to stir too much while caramelizing the onions.

    If you can't find beef consommé, regular beef stock will work. Beef consommé is my go to since it contains a bit of gelatin, making it more like soup and thickening the soup and onion mixture faster.

    French Onion Soup Bread

    The most important piece is your bread selection. Sourdough load is an obsession in my life. The perfect sour tang and soft texture, and can be soaked without falling apart. A large, french style loaf is ideal, but whatever you can find that is firm and soakable will work.

    French Onion Soup Bread

    Slicing almost all the way down, keep the bottom part of the bread in tact. Otherwise you may end up with thick onion and cheese bake. Not that anyone would complain about it I'm sure, but we're aiming for pull apart bread. Then you stuff all those cracks with soupy, sweet onion goodness.

    French Onion Soup Bread

    Cheese selection is personal. Baby swiss is just a little tangy without bringing an overpowering flavor, but Gruyere will also bring similar flavors. Top your onions with shredded, cheesy bliss - bake, broil, serve.

    French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread

    Side walk brasserie optional.

    French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread

    French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread

    Soup soaked bread, caramelized onions and tangy, melted baby swiss transform French Onion Soup into a shareable, crowd pleasing pull apart bread!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: french onion appetizer, french onion soup bread, pull apart bread
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 40 mins
    Total Time: 50 mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 569kcal
    Author: Lauren
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    Ingredients

    • 1 large French sourdough loaf
    • 3 large sweet onions
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 cup baby swiss or gruyere (fresh grated)
    • ¾ cup beef consommé
    • 2 teaspoon kosher salt

    Instructions

    • Slice onions in ¼" half-moon slices.  Heat a large sauté pan on medium.  Melt butter and olive oil together.   Working in three rounds, layer sliced onions and sprinkle with salt.  Let simmer for 5 minutes on medium, then turn heat to low.  Let simmer for 10 minutes before stirring.
    • Cook onions until caramelized and browning.  Add beef consommé and reduce over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously.  There should be some liquid, but thickened.
    • Slice bread crosswise in 1" squares.  Stuff the cracks with soup and onion mixture.  Spread any addition soup and onion mixture over the top.  Repeat with grated cheese.
    • Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes in a dutch oven or high lipped baking dish.  Finish by broiling on high for 5 minutes.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1384mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 516mg | Iron: 3mg

     

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    Comments

    1. cakespy says

      April 05, 2017 at 7:37 am

      This. Is. Incredible. I mean, are you just congratulating yourself at all moments for this masterpiece? If not you should be 🙂 🙂

      Reply
    2. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

      April 03, 2017 at 11:18 am

      OH MY GOSH I'M DROOLING. My hubby and I are *obsessed* with French onion soup, so I will most definitely be making this for us ASAP!

      Coming Up Roses

      Reply
    3. Ruthie says

      April 03, 2017 at 1:53 am

      This looks amazing!! WOW! One of my favorite soups done rightttt!

      Reply
    4. Linda Falardeau says

      April 02, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      Ok. so this had me drinking wine before lunch. Made it and then couldn't wait till twelve. Bad girl, Lauren. I had to make it this weekend just for the sake of making and trying it. Can't wait to take it to a party, it's
      so good! Might start a riot if people refuse to move away from dish and give other people a chance! Keep 911 on speed dial.

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        April 04, 2017 at 5:19 pm

        Hey, it's 5 c'clock somewhere!

        Reply
    5. Jamie says

      March 31, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      What a yummy recipe! I love that it only calls for 7 ingredients and looks super easy to make. I will save the next time I need to make something for a gathering.

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        April 01, 2017 at 11:17 pm

        I love that it's ingredient minimal also! I hope you love it!

        Reply
    6. Taylor Mobley says

      March 31, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      This looks AMAZING! I love french onion soup so I will need to try this!

      Reply
    7. Rachael says

      March 31, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      This looks amazing!! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    8. Jennifer Williams says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:37 am

      This was SO amazing! Lauren brought it to our ladies wine night and it was a HUGE hit. It disappeared almost instantly despite there being so many other food options. Highly recommend!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        April 01, 2017 at 11:18 pm

        Thanks Jen! It definitely disappeared quickly!

        Reply
    9. Alexandra says

      March 31, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Oh My! This got pinned in a flash. My husband (and I) will love this. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        April 01, 2017 at 11:18 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Barefoot Warrior says

      March 31, 2017 at 10:46 am

      This looks absolutely delicious! I never would have thought to turn French Onion Soup into a bread. My hubby loves French Onion Soup, so, I will have to give this a try! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        April 01, 2017 at 11:19 pm

        Thank you! You seriously see the light bulb turn on when I got the idea after eating French Onion Soup, lol.

        Reply

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