Onion Soup W/Goat Cheese Croutes

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in leeks, scallions, shallots, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the ginger, and cook, still storring, for another 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in stock.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in vermouth, cider, and remaining teaspoon of the ginger.

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   Simmer for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   While the soup is simmering, preheat broiler.

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   Stir together goat cheese, half of the scallion greens, and black pepper.

10. 10

    Toast the bread on the broiler until golden brown.

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    Spread one side of each slice of the bread with the goat cheese mixture, and toast under the broiler until the cheese is lightly browned.

12. 12

    Ladle soup into bowls, float a croute in each bowl, and sprinkle with remaining scallion greens.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.