Makes 8 Portions French Onion Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 large yellow onions, cut in large dice
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup dry sherry wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups high-quality beef broth
- 3 cups high-quality chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- For the topping:
- toasted French bread
- 8 oz shredded Gruyere cheese, or other Swiss cheese
Preparation:
In a large soup pot, melt the butter over med-low heat. Add the onions and salt; slowly cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden-brown - about 30 minutes.
Add the vinegar and sherry; cook for 5 minutes, and then add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for one hour. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into heatproof bowls, or crocks, and top with a piece of toasted bread (cut to fit top of bowl).
Cover with the cheese, and place under a preheated broiler until the cheese melts and begins to brown. Serve hot.
