Filling a Facebook request for a “classic”
CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP
Serves:
6-8 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: Less than an hour
INGREDIENTS:
•4 large yellow or Vidalia onions, sliced 6 Tablespoons extra
virgin olive oil
•1 Tablespoon sugar
•2 Quarts beef broth
•1/2 Cup brandy (optional)
•1 French baguette, sliced and toasted
•Gruyere cheese
PROCEDURE:
•Slice 4 large yellow onions, using a tight thin slice.
•In a large Dutch add enough olive oil to coat the pan and then add the onions.
•Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, until they're tender and golden. Stir
often.
•Add the brandy if desired and let the alcohol burn off.
•Add sugar and beef broth, cover and bring to a boil.
•Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 minutes.
•To serve, ladle soup into a bowl. Place a slice of baguette on top.
•Cover with shredded Gruyere
•Place the bowls on a baking pan and broil until the cheese is melted.
Enjoy
Chef Phil
This is a nice warm meal by itself,
but makes a very nice appetizer course for a more formal dinner. Thanks for the
request, CB in Atlanta.
