Soups recipes |
French Onion Soup |
Caramelized Onions 3 tbsp butter 3 tbsp oil 5 x large onions, peeled and sliced thinly Splash of water Salt The Soup 1/2 cup brandy 3 sprigs fresh thyme 6 cups Homemade Chicken Broth (recipe from this episode) Salt and pepper 4 slices slices multi-grain bread, cut into rounds to fit bowls, toasted 2 cups Swiss, Gruyere or emmenthal cheese, grated |
Caramelized Onions: When the water has evaporated, remove the lid, turn heat to low and begin to slowly caramelize onions, stirring frequently. This will take about one hour. Ladle the soup into 4 onion soup or ovenproof bowls and fit a slice of toast over each bowl. Sprinkle each evenly with the cheese and place bowls onto a baking sheet. Place under the broiler and broil until the soup is bubbling and the tops are golden brown |