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French Onion Soup

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Know who doesn't like this kind of soup? Its a classic favorite. Goes good with a glass of wine.

Rate this recipe 2.8/5 (14 Votes)

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs Butter
  • 2 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 8 c Onions, sliced
  • 1 Tbs Sugar
  • 2 Tbs Flour
  • 6-8 c Broth (Beef or Veg)
  • 1/3 c sherry or wine
  • 1 Tbs dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Salt & Pepper
  • 1 French or Italian bread, Cut up into 2 inch pieces
  • Swiss, Mozzarella Cheese, Jarlsberg or Gruyere cheese, shredded or slices

Details

Servings 8
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Pot melt butter, oil. Add in Cut up Onions, sugar, salt, and flour. Mix together, cover for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Put in broth, sherry, and thyme, salt & pepper. Cover and simmer on medium to low heat for 15 minutes more.

Step 3

Topping:
Take bread slices and broil them to brown the tops. Place soup into oven proof bowls and place bowls on top of a cookie sheet. Place bread onto of soup, then sprinkle some cheese or place the cheese slice over the bread. Broil till cheese is brown and bubbly.

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Using different types of cheeses makes the difference in the taste so experiment.

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INGREDIENTS

  • Bread, in chunks
  • Grated Parmesan
  • 1 Egg
  • Salt and pepper
  • Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Cup of milk
  • Sugar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Prosciutto

METHOD

  1. In a bowl, mix together the bread chunks, grated Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning, and cup of milk.
  2. In a pot, combine the sugar and Balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil until it has reduced (it should be a little thicker).
  3. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and place them in a single layer in a baking dish.
  4. Cover the tomatoes with the reduced vinegar and a layer of Prosciutto. 
  5. Cover everything in a layer of the bread mixture, and cook at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, flip upside-down... and enjoy!

 

 

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