TRADITIONAL FRENCH ONION SOUP RECIPE
Savor
the rich flavor of onion in this warm and satisfying recipe!
INGREDIENTS
·
1
tablespoon unsalted butter
·
7
or 8 pounds Spanish onions (about 10 to 15), thinly sliced
·
Coarse
salt
·
Freshly
ground black pepper
· 6
to 12 slices baguette or any other country-style bread, preferably large enough
to cover the width of your serving bowls
·
1/3
cup sherry
·
Red-
or white-wine vinegar (optional)
·
Red
wine (optional)
·
1/2
to 3/4 pound Gruyere or Emmenthaler cheese, grated
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place
a 7 1/2-quart enameled cast-iron pot over medium heat; melt butter. Add onions
and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt; cover, and cook until onions have heated
through and started to steam. Uncover and reduce heat to low; cook, stirring
occasionally, until amber and cooked down, about 3 hours. Season with pepper.
2.
Meanwhile,
preheat oven to 200 degrees.
3. Place
bread slices on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Let dry completely, 20 to
30 minutes.
4.
Add
6 cups water to pot with onions; increase heat to high and bring to a simmer.
Immediately reduce heat to low. Add sherry; season with salt and pepper. Add a
splash of vinegar, if desired, to cut sweetness. For more depth of flavor add a
splash of red wine, if desired.
5. Preheat
broiler. Divide soup evenly among 4 to 6 ovenproof bowls; top with toasted
bread. Divide cheese evenly among bowls. Transfer bowls to broiler; broil until
cheese is melted and browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Recipe
from marthastewart.com
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