French Onion Soup

Name: French Onion Soup
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 283 grams apple cider (unfiltered is best); 283 grams canned beef consomme; 1 loaf country style bread; 3 Tbsps butter; 283 grams chicken broth; 8 servings Ground black pepper; 237 milliliters Fontina or Gruyere cheese, grated; 8 servings Kosher salt; 2 kgs sweet onions (like Vidalias) or a combination of sweet and red onions (about; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 sprig Bouquet garni; thyme bay leaf and parsley tied together with kitchen string; 473 milliliters white wine

French Onion Soup might be a good recipe to expand your main course repertoire. This recipe makes 8 servings with 500 calories, 17g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for Autumn. A mixture of apple cider, a combination of and onions, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. 90 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as French Onion Soup Topped French Bread Pizzas and Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette, Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast, and Crockpot French Onion Soup with Cheesy French Toast.

Instructions

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Trim the ends off each onion then halve lengthwise.

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Onion

Remove peel and finely slice into half-moon shapes. Set electric skillet to 300 degrees and add butter. Once butter has melted add a layer of onions and sprinkle with a little salt. Repeat layering onions and salt until all onions are in the skillet. Do not try stirring until onions have sweated down for 15 to 20 minutes. After that, stir occasionally until onions are dark mahogany and reduced to approximately 2 cups. This should take 45 minutes to 1 hour. Do not worry about burning.

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Butter

Onion

Salt

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Frying Pan

Add enough wine to cover the onions and turn heat to high, reducing the wine to a syrup consistency.

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Onion

Syrup

Wine

Add consomme, chicken broth, apple cider and bouquet garni. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

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Bouquet Garni

Chicken Broth

Apple Cider

Consomme

Place oven rack in top 1/3 of oven and heat broiler.

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Oven

Cut country bread in rounds large enough to fit mouth of oven safe soup crocks.

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Country Bread

Soup

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Oven

Place the slices on a baking sheet and place under broiler for 1 minute.

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Baking Sheet

Broiler

Season soup mixture with salt, pepper and cognac.

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Cognac

Pepper

Salt

Soup

Remove bouquet garni and ladle soup into crocks leaving one inch to the lip.

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Bouquet Garni

Soup

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Ladle

Place bread round, toasted side down, on top of soup and top with grated cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Cheese

Bread

Soup

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Ingredients

Servings:

283grams

apple cider (unfiltered is best)283grams

canned beef consomme 1loaf

country style bread 3Tbsps

butter 283grams

chicken broth 8servings

Ground black pepper 237milliliters

Fontina or Gruyere cheese, grated 8servings

Kosher salt 2kgs

sweet onions (like Vidalias) or a combination of sweet and red onions (about 1teaspoon

salt 1sprig

Bouquet garni; thyme bay leaf and parsley tied together with kitchen string 473milliliters

white wine

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Beaujolais

French Onion Soup can be paired with Pinot Grigio and Beaujolais. A fruity Beaujolais will complement this soup's rich flavors. If you prefer white wine, try a pinot grigio. The King Estate Backbone Pinot Gris with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 29 dollars per bottle.

King Estate Backbone Pinot Gris

This limited-production Pinot Gris is first noticed for its flaxen color. The pale gold appearance gives way to a complex bouquet of wet stone, violets, white peach, and grapefruit elements. On the palate, a supple mouthfeel is accompanied by fresh pear and pineapple flavors, enhanced by components of rose water and lime zest. This complex balance of fruit, minerality, and brightness leads to a smooth medium-long finish. Enjoy now until 2031.