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What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

pupwhipped — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:45:55 GMT

Given that you generally broil/melt the cheese that tops French Onion soup, what oven safe bowls do you use? Do you have any favorites or recommendations?

Thanks for any thoughts.

pup

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

10sluvr — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:49:12 GMT

i have some big, deep mugs, that i use. i put in extra large croutons and a scoop of mozzarella cheese and then ladle on the soup. the hot soup melts cheese and is much easier to handle than large chunk of bread w/ cheese.

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

pupwhipped — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:21:23 GMT

On 3/8/2015 10sluvr said:
i have some big, deep mugs, that i use. i put in extra large croutons and a scoop of mozzarella cheese and then ladle on the soup. the hot soup melts cheese and is much easier to handle than large chunk of bread w/ cheese.

Thanks, 10sluvr. Well, maybe that is what I should do...just put the cheese in the bottom. Then I wouldn't have to worry about an oven proof bowl. Typically, I put a piece of bread on the bottom, then soup, and then sliced cheese all over the top.

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

Campion — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:26:40 GMT

I'll tell you my secret. I don't melt the cap of cheese on the bowl. I make a huge crouton of garlic and olive oil brushed French bread that I toast in the oven. Then I grate a mix of gruyere and parmesan or fontina or even asiago on the crouton and heat it again or broil it on a foil-lined cookie sheet before I'm ready to serve the soup.

I put the soup into a regular soup bowl and drop in the crouton before serving. It's less cheesy and gloppy, less calories and has all the flavor.

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

sunshine45 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:29:41 GMT

these are what i have......

they are great for soups and stews also. you can find them at places like world market, pottery barn, and crate and barrel.

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

Toppers — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:52:40 GMT

I like your idea, Campion. Sounds really great, and as you said, less messy. You don't have to worry about any cheese sticking to any bowls that way.

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

pupwhipped — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:11:01 GMT

Thank you Campion, sunshine45 and northernlights for your replies. I don't make French onion soup very often as my hubby is not the biggest fan. But, I LOVE it! And it's really pretty easy to make except for slicing all those darn onions. And uh, truth be told, I think my favorite part of the soup is the gooey cheese. ha!

Thanks again.

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

debic — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:27:16 GMT

I have these, they're 20 oz so it's a large cup. Its corelle stoneware.

Corning ware French White 20 oz. Mug

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

Topaz Gem — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:30:30 GMT

These are the ones that I use:

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

luvsbulldogs — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:42:47 GMT

On 3/10/2015 Topaz Gem said:
These are the ones that I use:

I use the same ones that Topaz Gem uses.

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

Tootie15 — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:47:48 GMT

me too!! ... I got mine many moons ago as a shower gift. They also came with the rattan type trivets for them.

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

sunshine45 — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:02:58 GMT

On 3/10/2015 pupwhipped said:
Thank you Campion, sunshine45 and northernlights for your replies. I don't make French onion soup very often as my hubby is not the biggest fan. But, I LOVE it! And it's really pretty easy to make except for slicing all those darn onions. And uh, truth be told, I think my favorite part of the soup is the gooey cheese. ha!

Thanks again.

that is my favorite part also......and the crispy browned cheese that you have to peel off of the soup bowl! whenever i order it while i am out i always make sure to tell them "well-done."

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

forrestwolf — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:26:57 GMT

I personally use a set of Flame Ware, from Q, that does not have the hollow handle, like the original,which allowed water to stay in the handle, and LOVE them for a lot of things........If you look at the St Clairs, you will see what I have, and I love these bowls, with lids, and easy cleanup........I do not think they sell them any more..... I wish they would bring these back, as I think they got the bad wrap from the original, the the new addition is the bomb.........

Re: What bowls do you use for French Onion soup?

Cookie06 — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:30:50 GMT

I love, love, love French Onion Soup!! I love it at the Restaurants, but I just can't make it as good at home and I am a great cook. I will stick to eating it while out for dinner and leave cooking it at home to you all!!!