Steak Potato French Onion Soup
Packed with all the cozy flavors you love about french onion soup, this steak potato french onion soup is a hearty twist on the classic and total comfort food!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb beef round steak, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry Marsala wine
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-in cubes
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices 1-in thick french bread
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onions in butter and olive oil, stirring occasionally until onions are a deep golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Remove onions from pan and heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and saute several minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour wine over beef and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits on bottom of pan. Add caramelized onions, potatoes, bay leaf, beef broth, and thyme to pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer covered 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lay french bread in a single layer on a baking sheet and top with shredded swiss cheese. Broil slices under high heat 2-3 minutes until toasted and cheese is melted.
- Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and top each with a toasted bread slice. Serve immediately and enjoy!