FRENCH ONION SOUP (WITH BEEF STOCK RECIPE)
Yield 6 Generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- French Onion Soup: -4 Tablespoons butter -5 Lbs. yellow onions, sliced 1/8 in. thick -1/2 teaspoon salt (divided) -2 1/2 quarts beef stock -1 cup dry white wine -1 tablespoon cognac or brandy -6 slices, sturdy artisan bread -Olive oil -1 clove garlic, cut in half -3 cups, shredded Gruyere cheese ( about 3/4 Lb.) French Onion Soup: Set two large saute pans or dutch ovens over medium heat and add two tablespoons of butter to each. When butter has melted, divide the onions between the pans, cover and cook slowly until translucent and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the lids, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to each pan, and brown the onions, stirring frequently, until they are the color of dark brown sugar, about 35-45 minutes. You should end up with about 2 cups of caramalized onions. Place the stock in a large pot set over high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to 2 quarts, about 35-45 mins. Add the wine and congac, simmer for 45 minutes. Add the onions, and simmer for 10-15 minutes more. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the bread with olive oil and set the slices on the rack. Place the sheet in the oven, and toast the bread for 15 minutes, turning slices over halfway through, until crisp on the outside. Rub the cut clove of garlic on each side. Set aside. When soup is ready, preheat the broiler and set the oven rack 6 inches below the heating element. Set 6 oven-proof bowls on a baking sheet. Divide the soup amongst the bowls. Set a slice of toasted bread on top of each, cutting to fit if necessary. Sprinkle the bread with cheese (about 1/2 cup per bowl) Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil until cheese is melted and just starting to brown. Serve immediately.
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Piash Majumdar
pm17@hotmail.frI made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
tracey reid
traceyreid@gmail.comThis soup is the epitome of comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Ofentse Mokgonyana
m.ofentse69@gmail.comI've never made French onion soup before, but this recipe made it easy. The soup turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.
Kakinda Franc
f_k65@gmail.comI'm always looking for new French onion soup recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.
Dharma Raj Regmi
rdharma@gmail.comI love the way this soup smells while it's cooking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.
Nafisha Hai
hai94@aol.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup to serve at a party or potluck.
Mustafazur Rahman Murad
mm62@yahoo.comThis soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The flavor is incredible.
brutal rugby
br61@aol.comI'm not a big fan of onion soup, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The soup was amazing. The onions were caramelized perfectly and the beef stock was so flavorful.
Shuvro Tobir
s_tobir0@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was so delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Md Mohin Uddin
mu@hotmail.comI made this soup for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Vana Mcnair
vm@gmail.comThis soup is so flavorful and hearty! I love the richness of the beef stock and the sweetness of the onions. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.