Some dishes quietly outgrow the menus they were meant to support. Over time, they become the reason people return, the item everyone insists you order first, and the flavor that lingers long after the meal ends.
At Steven’s Steak & Seafood House in Commerce, California, that dish is the French onion soup. Served in the same classic steakhouse setting since 1952, it has built a reputation that stretches far beyond its role as a simple starter.
This is the kind of soup that reflects patience and tradition. Onions are slowly caramelized until they turn deeply golden, releasing a natural sweetness that enriches the broth rather than overpowering it…