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Our five-star French onion soup recipe turns that big bag of trusty onions into a luxurious meal. By Sam Sifton Sara Bonisteel’s French onion soup.Credit...Armando Rafael for The New York Times.

Adjust the seasoning to taste. Set aside. To make the soup, heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole and gently fry the onion, celery, courgette and carrots for 10 minutes ...

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