Ingredients
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800 grams onionsbrown onions
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1l beef stockbrown stock or consomme
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100 grams butter
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250 grams comte cheese
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for the seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon pepper
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1 bouquet garni
Directions
French onion soup (French: soupe à l’oignon [sup a lɔɲɔ̃]) is a type of soup usually based on meat stock and onions, and often served gratinéed with croutons and cheese on top or a large piece of bread. Although ancient in origin, the dish underwent a resurgence of popularity in the 1960s in the United States due to a greater interest in French cuisine. French onion soup is usually served as a starter.
Steps
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Peel and cook the onionsstart by peeling washing and finely slicing all of the onions. when done use a cast iron casserole (dutch oven) or equivalent melt the butter in first then add all the onions in. put the heat on medium and let the onion cooked for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time to make sure all of the onion sget a nice blond to light brown color. |
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Add the stock to the onions and cook the soupwhen the onions are ready add one liter of freshly made or of the shelf brown beef stock in the pan with the onions and bring to the boil. when the soup reaches the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, add the bouquet garni and adjust the seasoning by adding salt and pepper to your taste. let now the soup cook gently for a further 20 minutes. |
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Prepare the garnish while the soup is cookingwhile the soup is simmering, cut some fresh baguette (or any french style) bread in thin slices and toast them gently under the grill. Grate the cheese. |
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4
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Assemble the soup, broil and serveThe French onion soup is typically served in individual bowls. The way to prepare and serve it is as follow: |
