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French Onion Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 Tbs. butter
2 Tbs. olive oil
4 medium onions, sliced into rounds
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
4 Tbs. red wine
5 c. beef broth
1-1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 loaf French bread, sliced and toasted if fresh
6 oz. Gruyere or Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions:
Directions:
Heat butter and oil in a heavy pot. Add onions and thyme and cook about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add the red wine and beef broth, and simmer 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Place oven-proof soup bowls on a baking sheet. Ladle soup into the bowls and top each with 1-3 slices french bread, 3 Tbs. grated Gruyere cheese.

Broil, or bake in a 450ºF oven, until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Serve immediately.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

 

 

 

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