French Onion Soup Recipe funklight Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup Recipe funklight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 6 onions (half red, half yellow) halved lengthwise and sliced into half-rings; 3/4 stick butter; 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 2-3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 bottle decent-quality dry red wine (merlot or cabernet sauvignon); 3 10.5 oz cans beef consomme; 1 qt beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme; salt and pepper, to taste; one baguette or other crusty french-type bread; a little less than one pound grated gruyere

Servings: persons

About 6 onions (half red, half yellow) halved lengthwise and sliced into half-rings
3/4 stick butter
1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
2-3 tablespoons flour
1/2 bottle decent-quality dry red wine (merlot or cabernet sauvignon)
3 10.5 oz cans beef consomme
1 qt beef broth
2 bay leaves
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
one baguette or other crusty french-type bread
a little less than one pound grated gruyere

1
Melt the butter in a large, heavy pot over moderately low heat.
2
Add onions, sugar and a pinch of salt and allow to caramelize, stirring frequently.
3
Be patient, be sure they do not burn.
4
When onions have lost much of their volume and begin to darken in color, about 45 minutes to an hour, add the flour.
5
Cook about 45 seconds, stirring, to get the raw flour taste out
6
Add the wine, increase heat to medium-high and reduce the wine to a thick syrup.
7
Add the bay leaves, thyme, consomme and broth, and increase heat to high.
8
Bring soup to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
9
Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste.
10
Slice and toast bread.
11
Ladle soup into bowls.
12
Float croutons on top and cover with gruyere.
13
Place in broiler 2-3 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
14
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: About 6 onions (half red, half yellow) halved lengthwise and sliced into half-rings, 3/4 stick butter, 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 2-3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup Recipe funklight falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French Onion Soup Recipe funklight

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