French Onion Soup With Cheese Croutons Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup With Cheese Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups); 1/4 lb unsalted butter; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry; 1/2 cup cognac or 1/2 cup brandy; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 4 cups beef stock; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; cheese crouton; 1 small baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups)
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
1/2 cup cognac or 1/2 cup brandy
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
4 cups beef stock
4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
cheese crouton
1 small baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded

1
In a large stockpot on medium-high heat, saute the onions with the butter and bay leaf for 20 minutes, until the onions turn a rich golden brown color. Deglaze the pan with the sherry and brandy and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer uncovered for 15 more minutes.
2
Add the beef and chicken stocks plus salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, taste for salt and pepper.
3
*For the croutons*.
4
While the soup simmers, arrange the baguette slices in single layer on baking sheet and bake in a 400-degree oven until the bread is dry, crisp, and golden at edges, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
5
*To serve*.
6
Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Set individual broiler-safe crocks on baking sheet and fill each with about 1 3/4 cups soup. Top each bowl with 1 or 2 baguette slices (do not overlap slices) and sprinkle evenly with Gruyere. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly around edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups), 1/4 lb unsalted butter, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry, and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup With Cheese Croutons 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 Cheese Croutons

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