sig's Onion Soup with Brandy Recipe

Name: sig's Onion Soup with Brandy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 ml olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 3 medium onions about 1 lb in weight, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp of heaped soft light brown sugar; 3 clove smoked garlic, crushed; 5 cup vegetable stock; 4 tbsp best quality brandy or cognac; 4 slice bread of choice; 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated; 1 pinch salt; 2 pinch fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

30 ml olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 medium onions about 1 lb in weight, thinly sliced
1 tbsp of heaped soft light brown sugar
3 clove smoked garlic, crushed
5 cup vegetable stock
4 tbsp best quality brandy or cognac
4 slice bread of choice
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
1 pinch salt
2 pinch fresh ground black pepper

1
never rush the making of this soup, a good browning will bring out the full sweetness of the onion
2
Heat oil and butter gently in pan, add onions and cook gently for 30 minutes until the onions are very soft.
3
Sprinkle the brown sugar and garlic over the onions, mix and cook until the onions are deep golden brown , but do not fry
4
Add the stock and Brandy bring to a slow simmer for about 30 minutes.
5
Just before serving, gently fry the bread from one side in very little oil, remove from pan ,spread with mustard and sprinkle with cheese on uncooked side .
6
Season soup with salt and pepper.Grill (broil) bread until cheese is melted
7
Ladle soup into warmed bowls and float the bread in soup, Serve immediately.

308

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 30 ml olive oil, 2 tbsp butter, 3 medium onions about 1 lb in weight, thinly sliced, 1 tbsp of heaped soft light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, sig's Onion Soup with Brandy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

sig's Onion Soup with Brandy

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