Flavorful French Onion Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 11 |
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To complement the standing rib roast, our Test Kitchen home economists created this satisfying soup. Serve it as a first course to get mouths' watering! Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
2-1/2 pounds onions, thinly sliced |
3 tablespoons brown sugar |
1 teaspoon pepper |
3 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
8 cups beef broth |
1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth |
1/4 cup a.1. steak sauce |
homemade croutons: |
3 cups cubed french bread |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese |
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add the onions, brown sugar and pepper; cook over low heat until onion are lightly browned, about 1 hour.
2. Sprinkle onions with flour; stir to blend. Gradually stir in broth. Add wine and steak sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss bread cubes with oil and butter. Combine the oregano, basil, salt and pepper; sprinkle over bread and toss to coat.
4. Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish soup with croutons and cheese. Yield: 11 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).
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