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InstaPot French Onion Soup

InstaPot French onion soup is a pressure-cooked version of the cheese-topped classic. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 6 people
Calories 81 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 InstaPot

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 cups Caramelized Onions See This Post
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Low Sodium (Make your own)
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershite Sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Seasned Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Coarse grind or light crack
  • 2 ea Bay Leaves
  • Croutons  Make your own
  • Provolone/Swiss/Gruyere Slices Cooks Choice
  • Shaved Asiago A taste Kick

Instructions
 

  • OPTIONAL - to melt cheese on the final dish - Preheat oven to 350
  • Add the onions, broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper and bay leaves to the instapot
  • Give it a stir and secure the lid.
  • Hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” for 8 minutes. Quick release when done.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaves.
  • Taste, season, balance the soup
  • Ladle the soup into the crocks until it’s just below the brim. Layer the croutons on top of the soup so that it serves as a foundation for the cheese.
  • Seal with 1-2 slices of cheese, top with some Asiago if using.
  • Place the crock on a baking tray lined with tin foil and pop into the oven for 5 mins or until the top begins to bubble, turns slightly brown and forms a cheese-like crust.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 636mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Onion
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