Don’t throw out that flat bottle of champagne! If you have a bottle left uncorked or past its prime, save it for French Onion Soup. Even if the champagne is flat and has lost its bubbles, it’s perfect to deglaze a pot of caramelized onions for a French Onion Soup base. I learned this tip in culinary school and have used it many times over the years. I’ll share the French Onion Soup recipe I teach in my cooking classes and you can try this out.
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