FRENCH ONION SOUP AU GRATIN

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I make a large batch of this soup because my wife loves it.I freeze it in quart freezer bags so we can put it in a bowl and thaw it in the microwave.

Provided by Karl Strasser

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 gal water
1 bay leaf
2 tsp thyme, dried
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
5 lb onions julienned
1/8 c beef base (paste)
1/8 c chicken base(paste)
1/2 c red wine
1 c cream sherry
1/4 c butter
1/2 c flour
FOR EACH SERVING
1 slice swiss cheese
1 slice provolone cheese
10 croutons

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the onion until they are light brown.Add the flour to the onions and mix in well.
  • 2. Add the onions to a large stock pot and the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • 3. Then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 1 hour. Put soup in a soup crock and add croutons,cheese.
  • 4. Put under a broiler or a toaster oven until cheese is golden brown. Then serve.
  • 5. Soup can be frozen and served at a later date.

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