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sean
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PostPosted: Sat May 23, 09 8:50 am    Post subject: French Onion Soup Reply with quote
    



Ingredients


  • 100g butter

  • 2kg large onions, peeled, halved and finely sliced

  • 1tbsp flour

  • 1.5l hot beef stock

  • 150ml dry white wine or cider

  • 3tbsp brandy

  • For the croutes:

  • 1 small day-old baguette

  • 1 clove garlic, peeled

  • 50g melted butter

  • 150g grated Gruyere




Recipe


  1. Melt 75g butter in a large, heavy pan.

  2. Tip in the onions, put on the lid and sweat for at least 15 minutes.

  3. Remove lid, turn up the heat slightly and cook for another 45 minutes until the onions are tender and golden-brown.

  4. Meanwhile make the croutes: Rub the baguette's crust with the garlic until the garlic is used up. cut the baguette into about 16 slices and lay them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the melted butter, sprinkle with the grated cheese and bake at 220C until all bubbly and nice-looking.Remove from the oven, allow to cool and separate them out.

  5. Melt the remaining butter in a small pan, add the flour and make a roux. Pour in some of the stock and whisk until thickened. Tip back into the pan of stock, whisk again and then keep hot.

  6. When the onions are ready add the wine or cider and allow to reduce and evaporate. Pour in the hot stock, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer, and cook for another 15 minutes. Stir in the brandy and check the seasoning.

  7. Cover the surface of the soup with the croutes, plus a bit of extra cheese, and place under a hot grill until bubbling and blistered.




Comments

Try making it this way once, then muck around with other stocks etc.

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