French Onion Soup

Name: French Onion Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 large onions, finely sliced; 5 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon sugar; 12 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 14 quarts beef stock; 12 cup dry white wine; 3 cups swiss cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons brandy (optional); 1 loaf French bread, sliced and toasted

12 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large onions, finely sliced
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon sugar
12 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons flour
2 14 quarts beef stock
12 cup dry white wine
3 cups swiss cheese, grated
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
1 loaf French bread, sliced and toasted

Directions

1

In large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat butter & olive oil on medium high.
2

Add onions and cook 10-12 minutes until soft and beginning to brown.
3

Putting 1 garlic clove aside, finely chop the rest and add to onions.
4

Add sugar and thyme and continue cooking on medium heat for 30-35 minutes until onions are brown, stirring frequently.
5

Sprinkle flour over and stir until well-blended.
6

Stir in wine and stock and bring to boil.
7

Skim off foam.
8

Lower heat and simmer 45 minutes.
9

Add brandy if desired.
10

Heat broiler.
11

Rub each slice toasted French bread with reserved garlic.
12

Place flameproof soup bowls on cookie sheet and fill 3/4 full with soup.
13

Float a piece of toast in each bowl.
14

Top with grated cheese, dividing evenly.
15

Broil 6 inches from heat for 3-4 minutes until cheese begins to melt and bubble.
16

Serve hot.