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FRENCH ONION SOUP

On a cold day it is ideal to have a bowl of French onion soup. Especially with a thick slice of toast loaded with Gruy�re melty cheese and lots of caramelized onions.

This soup is made with meat stock, although sometimes it can be difficult to find a good meat stock.

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Serve for:
12 guests

INGREDIENTS:

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup port wine
2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In an oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and mix until it softens, about 10-13 minutes. Reduce the temperature to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes. Add the minced garlic; cook 2 minutes more.

• Stir in wine. Bring to the boil; cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat and cook over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 � F or 205 � C. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with the remaining oil. Cook until the bread is toasted, about 3-5 minutes per side. Rub half the slices of bread with garlic.

• To serve, place twelve 8-ounce bread slices. bowls or molds to cook chickens in trays. Put two toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Cook until the cheese melts.

As you have seen this recipe is easy to be prepared and good for the cold seasons.
Bon appetit and enjoy it.

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