FRENCHONIONSOUP

French onion soup

French onion soup is an onion soup usually based on meat stock, and often served gratinéed with croutons and cheese on top. Although ancient in origin, this dish underwent a resurgence of popularity in the 1960s in the United States due to a greater interest in French cuisine.

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