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instant pot french onion

French Onion Soup | Instant Pot Recipe

The Starving Chef
The French Onion Soup Instant Pot method results in a delicious soup with well developed flavors in about ten minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine French, Instant Pot
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sweet onion sliced
  • 2 cups yellow onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 2 cups gruyere or gouda shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • crusty French bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • Turn the Instant Pot (IP) onto "saute" mode then press the "+" to change the setting to "more." After 10 seconds, the IP will say "On". Set the timer for 15 minutes. Add the olive oil and butter to the IP and let melt almost completely before adding the sliced onions. Stir the onions so they are coated in the butter. Saute for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are tender and starting to brown, or until the timer is done.
  • Stir in the garlic, flour, sea salt and brown sugar. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and stir until combined. Pour in the beef broth and fresh herbs. Make sure the IP isn't more than 2/3rds full. Add the bay leaves.
  • Set the IP to "high pressure" mode. Place the lid on the IP until it locks and the melody plays. Set the valve to "sealing," Set the IP timer for 8 minutes. Preheat the broiler.
  • Let the IP depressurize naturally over about 15 minutes OR do a quick depressurization by CAREFULLY releasing the "sealing" valve to "venting" - wear protective over mitts to not get burned by the spatter or steam that will come out when the valve is released.
  • Ladle the soup into individual crocks. Generously top the soup with croutons and then the shredded cheeses. Broil for 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and browning. Let rest for about 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate with slices of crusty French bread. Enjoy!

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Keyword onion, soup
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