Soupe a L'Onion Recipe

Name: Soupe a L'Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large onions; 1/4 cup vermouth dry; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 each garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons cognac; 6 cups beef stock; 1 cup swiss cheese grated; 4 slices french bread cut 1/2 inch thick

Servings: persons

4 large onions
1/4 cup vermouth dry
1 tablespoon butter
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 each garlic cloves
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons cognac
6 cups beef stock
1 cup swiss cheese grated
4 slices french bread cut 1/2 inch thick

1
In a covered 4-quart saucepan, cook the thinly sliced onions slowly with the butter and 1 Tbs oil for about 15 minutes.
2
Keep covered, stir occasionally.
3
Uncover and increase heat to moderate.
4
Add sugar and saute onions until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
5
Sprinkle onions with flour and stir over heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
6
Blend in hot broth and vermouth, season to taste.
7
Simmer partly covered for 1 hour.
8
Place bread slices in a 350F (180C) oven for 15 minutes.
9
Remove and baste each slice with 1/2 teaspoon oil and rub with cut garlic clove.
10
Return to oven for about 15 minutes.
11
Before serving, add cognac to soup and divide into 4 ovenproof bowls.
12
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese in soup.
13
Float slices of bread on top of soup and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
14
Bake in 325 oven 15 to 20 minutes until hot.
15
Set under broiler for 2 or so minutes until golden brown.

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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: 4 large onions, 1/4 cup vermouth dry, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Soupe a L'Onion 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.

Soupe a L'Onion

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