FRENCH ONION SOUP (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) INA GARTEN
My cousin Susan and I agree that most good cooks tend to make a recipe their own. For example, when Susan and I make Applesauce cake with the whiskey icing, I leave out the raisins while Susan opts for mixed dried fruit. When I get in from work, I don't want to even THINK about having to concoct some chef-worthy meal. I just want it to taste like one using the ingredients I have on hand...haha!! This soup is tasty and great for a cold and rainy weekend. Go for it! And while you're going for it remember to make it your own. Do you prefer provolone or mozzarella to parmesano reggiano? Want a few more spices like a touch of celery seed or a dash of garlic? Experiment! I'd love to hear how it comes out for you and what you did to make it "your own"! Now for my notes on this one: I can't find veal stock in the grocery store...well not that I looked for it. I dislike veal intensely so I double up on the beef stock instead. Also, experiment with the onions for flavor variations. Honestly, Vadalia's have a different taste from reds and yellows. For your first time, try to select onions that you would feel comfortable putting on your tuna fish sandwich. Something with a slight sweetness to it but a bit of tang as well.
Provided by Adrienne in Reister
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 pot of soup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large stockpot on medium-high heat, saute the onions with the butter and bay leaf for 20 minutes, until the onions turn a rich golden brown color.
- Deglaze the pan with the sherry and brandy and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Add the white wine and simmer uncovered for 15 more minutes.
- Add the beef and veal stocks plus salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste for salt and pepper, and serve hot with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2144.9, Fat 95.3, SaturatedFat 59.8, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 10635, Carbohydrate 132.7, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 60.8, Protein 25
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