French Onion Soup - A Recipe

French Onion Soup 

4-6 yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
Olive oil
Pinch of sugar
3 cloves of garlic, minced
8 cups of beef stock
1/2 cup dry red wine
Salt and pepper
8 slices of crusty bread
Sliced or grated Provolone or Gruyere cheese

1. In a large sauce pan saute onions and garlic in olive oil on med-low heat until they're browned - add in a pinch of sugar in order to help along the onions caramelize. Don't turn up the heat here, just be patient and stir occasionally.

2. Add the red wine (white wine works as well..) to the onions after they've caramelized and allow the flavor to cook into the onions.

3. Heat the beef stock in a medium sized pot and add onion mixture

4. Add salt and pepper to taste - I actually tend to add a bit more wine as well to bring out the flavors but this is just a preference thing.

5. Serve the soup with pieces of crusty bread and melted Provolone or Gruyere cheese. The easiest way to get a good melted texture with the cheese is by turning on your broiler and leaving the individual bowls in the oven for a minute or two.


Yummy yummy, enjoy!

Rachael