Oh, folks, let me tell ya, this rice French onion soup is somethin’ special! You ever had that fancy French onion soup before? Yeah, that one where they use them onions all cooked down and brown, and it smells so rich. Well, here’s a way to make it with rice—fancy but easy, and let me tell ya, it’s tasty as a pot o’ gold on the stove.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of long-grain rice
- 3 big ol’ onions (yellow works fine)
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth if that’s what ya got)
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyere if you’re fancy, but cheddar does the trick too!)
- Some parsley for a lil’ green on top, if you like it
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: First thing, get yourself a good pot or a big ol’ skillet. Put that butter in there and let it melt on medium heat. Now, slice them onions up nice and thin. Don’t gotta be perfect, just get ’em in there. Toss ’em into that melted butter and let ‘em cook. Here’s the trick—ya gotta be patient. Keep stirrin’ every few minutes, let ‘em get all soft and golden-brown. This might take 20-25 minutes, but it’s worth it. That’s where the flavor comes from, ya know?
Step 2: Now that ya got those onions nice and brown, add a lil’ pinch of salt, some pepper, and a dash of thyme. Stir it up good, let them spices wake up in the heat.
Step 3: Alright, now’s the time for the rice. Dump that cup of long-grain rice right in with them onions. Stir it around so the rice gets a bit of that onion flavor. Let it cook a minute or two, just so it gets a tiny bit toasted.
Step 4: Pour in that beef broth now, a bit at a time, stirrin’ as ya go. When ya got all the broth in, let it simmer. Cover the pot, and let it cook on low for about 15-20 minutes or until that rice is soft and fluffy. You’ll know it’s ready when all the liquid’s gone, and it smells like heaven!
Step 5: When that rice is done, give it a good stir. Now, if you’re lookin’ to make it extra special, sprinkle that shredded cheese right on top. Cover it back up for a minute, just enough to melt that cheese. Oh, it’s gonna be ooey-gooey and perfect.
Step 6: Once the cheese is melted, scoop it into bowls and sprinkle some fresh parsley on top if ya like. And there ya have it, a big warm bowl of rice French onion soup, perfect for a cozy night.
Tips:
- If ya want more flavor, use half beef broth and half chicken broth, gives it a nice balance.
- Don’t rush those onions, that’s the soul of this soup, take your time cookin’ ‘em down.
- Feel free to add a bit more cheese if you’re a cheese lover—it’ll make it even better!
Now, this ain’t your usual soup with noodles or plain rice. Nope! This is rich, full of that onion flavor, and hearty enough to fill ya right up. A bowl of this French onion rice soup makes you feel like you’re sittin’ in one of them fancy places, but from the comfort of your kitchen. Try it out, and you’ll be slurpin’ away just like me!
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