French Onion Soup with a Kick Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup with a Kick
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lg. sweet onions (Vidalia, best!); 1/3 cup butter; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tbsp. coarse brown sugar; 5 cups beef broth; 1 cup water depending on cooking time (substitute red wine if u like, I don't); 1 splash Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp. coarse black pepper; 1/2 tbsp. dried thyme; 2 tsp. hot creamed horseradish; 1 splash Tabasco; similar hot pepper sauce (optional but recommended); Crusty white bread; 1-1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese; 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan

Servings: persons

3 lg. sweet onions (Vidalia, best!)
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp. coarse brown sugar
5 cups beef broth
1 cup water depending on cooking time (substitute red wine if u like, I don't)
1 splash Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. coarse black pepper
1/2 tbsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. hot creamed horseradish
1 splash Tabasco
similar hot pepper sauce (optional but recommended)
Crusty white bread
1-1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan

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["Slice onions thickly (3/4"")& press out all rings.", "Melt butter in large pot with olive oil.", "Add onions & cook over medium heat, stirring often until soft (approx.", "20 min.)", "Sprinkle in brown sugar, cook & stir another 10-20 min.", "Careful not to burn, or excessively brown onions!", "Add few shakes bovril to colour & flavour onions.", "Add all remaining ingredients except bread & cheese.", "Bring to a simmer for at least 30 min.", "Slice crusty bread into approx.", "1-1/2"" cubes.", "Spread on cookie sheet and toast under broiler until dark golden brown, hard & dry!", "Shuffle around as needed to toast evenly.", "Toss into bowl and leave uncovered - to get more stale for leftovers in a day or two.", "Fill bowls 2/3 full with soup.", "(Put bowls in a large roast pan for ease of handling or if you are unsure about their oven-worthiness.)", "Cover with layer of croutons, then layer of cheese blend.", "Broil until cheese starts to bubble & brown at edges.", "Top up with a little more broth as bread will tend to soak it up.", "Plate & serve!"]

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lg. sweet onions (Vidalia, best!), 1/3 cup butter, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp. coarse brown sugar, and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup with a Kick 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 with a Kick

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