French Onion Soup
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This was one of the first recipes I made from Rouxbe. My friends and family rave about it all the time.
I use my stock for the base with some freshly grated-gruyere cheese and store bought baguettes (sliced). Some sliced Shallots and Garlic are added to the mix as well
This makes about 10 small crocks of soup.
Ingredients
3 Large Red Onions
3 Large Sweet Onions
1 Shallot (sliced)
3-4 Cloves of Garlic (sliced)
12 Ounce Block Gruyere Cheese (shredded)
French Baguette
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Grape-seed Oil
1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme/Rosemary Leaves (chopped)
1 Bay Leaf
1/4 Cup Dry Sherry
8 Cups Stock (my recipe)
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Parsley (Optional)
Technique
1. Trim and peel onions. Remove core and slice very thinly.
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2. Pre-heat heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Add oil, butter, and onions. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. This will remove excess moisture.
3. Uncover, salt, and reduce heat to medium and cook onions for approximately 45 minutes. Stir occasionally. Wait for the onions to brown.
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4. Deglaze pan with Dry Sherry, add stock, Garlic, Shallots, Thyme, and Rosemary. Simmer on low for 30 minutes or so until shallots and garlic soften. Add salt/pepper to taste.
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5. Slice the banquette into 1/2 inch rounds and shred the cheese.
6. Add Apple Cider Vinegar to pot and season again to taste.
7. Preheat the broiler on oven.
8. Assemble the soup in ramekins/crocks. Put one baguette on bottom, followed by cheese, soup, and another baguette (topped with more cheese).
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9. Broil till cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
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10. Sprinkle some Parsley on top (optional)