French Onion Soup
This traditional take on the classic French Onion Soup is the perfect way to end a cold autumn day.
| Servings |
| 4 |
| Servings |
| 4 |
Ingredients
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp Gruyere cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 5 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- French bread slices 4-1/2 inch thick, toasted
- 1/4 cup Brandy optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a 5-quart Dutch oven over moderately high heat, melt the butter. Add onions and sugar and saute over high heat until onions are lightly golden - about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderately low and saute 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add stock and water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add brandy (optional), salt, and pepper and return to a boil over high heat.
- Ladle soup into four 8-ounce oven-proof ramekins or soup bowls and place on a heavy-duty baking sheet or ovenproof metal tray. Top each portion with toasted French bread and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, until grated cheese is melted - about 5 minutes.
