Pho-rench Onion Soup

clash of the soup titans

It’s been quiet around here (life got in the way! sorry!) - but I think/hope I can make up for my brief hiatus with today’s recipe.

This soup pays homage to 2 very iconic dishes: French onion soup and pho.

It’s rich, sweet, savoury, super warming, and satisfies your umami-tooth. That being said, it’s also a commitment, so save it for a WFH day: you’ll need to stir the onions regularly, for hours. Just like its flavour profile, the process of making this soup is complex and layered. Crank up that kitchen ventilator and step inside!

You will be manning two stations: the onion pan, and the stock pot. While the onions need constant supervision, the stock just simmers away gently, minding its own business. Since the onions are quite laborious and can’t be rushed, I thought it would be nice to take a shortcut on the stock front. If you happen to have really good pho stock recipe up your sleeve, please use that - I’m not claiming that my take below is 100% authentic. I will be attempting one very soon though (baby steps)!

(Shortcut) Pho Stock