Soup a L'oignon (French Onion Soup) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Recipes for onion soup vary around the world, but this one is a classic. Workers used this delicious soup as a morning pick me up at Les Halles, the central food market in Paris that has, sadly, been demolished. For Zaar World Tour 8 Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1 tablespoon oil |
1 teaspoon brown sugar |
3 large onions, thinly sliced |
1 tablespoon flour |
20 ounces condensed beef consomme |
20 ounces water |
2 tablespoons medium sherry (optional) |
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce |
8 slices baguette |
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional) |
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded (or swiss) |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
parsley |
Directions:
1. Heat the butter and oil in a large pan. Add the onions and brown sugar. Simmer gently on medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for about twenty minutes, until the onions are translucent and golden.
2. Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes more.
3. Add the consomme and water, sherry and Worcestershire sauce, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the broiler. Lightly toast the baguettes on both sides. On one side of each piece spread the mustard and sprinkle on the cheese. Broil until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
5. Ladle the soup into serving bowls , put two croutes on top of each one. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
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