FRENCH ONION SOUP

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This looked so good the other night as I was watching Food Network. I wanted to post it so I'd not forget what show I saw it on. By Tyler Florence A bowl of good French Onion soup is totally comfort food for me.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Onions

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 fresh thyme sprigs
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup red wine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 quarts beef broth
1 baguette, sliced
1/2 lb grated gruyere

Steps:

  • Melt the stick of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and salt and pepper and cook until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
  • Add the wine, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the wine has evaporated and the onions are dry, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
  • Dust the onions with the flour and give them a stir.
  • Turn the heat down to medium low so the flour doesn't burn, and cook for 10 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  • Now add the beef broth, bring the soup back to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • When you're ready to eat, preheat the broiler.
  • Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle the slices with the Gruyere and broil until bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup in bowls and float several of the Gruyere croutons on top.
  • Alternative method:
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with 2 slices of bread and top with cheese.
  • Put the bowls into the oven to toast the bread and melt the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.9, Fat 46.5, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 125.1, Sodium 2036.7, Carbohydrate 76.5, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 32.8

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