Saturday, July 17, 2010

French Onion Soup


Prep Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 55 Minutes
Servings 4Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 4 whole Large Onions, Sliced
  • 1 whole Dried Bay Leaf
  • Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, To Taste
  • 2-½ cups Water
  • 1 clove Garlic, Crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon Sherry Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Molasses
  • 4 slices (1-inch Thick) Baguette, Toasted
  • 4 ounces, weight Shredded Provolone, Swiss Or Any Melting Cheese Of Your Choosing

Preparation Instructions

Melt butter in a 6-quart stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bay leaf and season with salt and pepper; stir to coat well. Saute until they begin to soften and become golden, about 15 minutes. Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, until onions are softened, about 20 more minutes.
Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir, scraping up browned bits at the bottom of pot. Raise heat back to medium-high and slowly pour in the water. Add garlic clove, sherry vinegar and molasses. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Preheat broiler. Evenly ladle soup into 4 oven-safe bowls. Place one slice of toasted baguette on top of each. Evenly sprinkle cheese on top and place on a rimmed baked sheet. Cook under the broiler until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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