French Onion Soup

 French Onion Soup

It is a classic dish for cold winter nights with it's rich, warming flavour. With lashings of cheese and a fresh baguette slice, this is a truly delicious meal.

 Ingredients:

• 4 large yellow or Vidalia onions, thinly sliced;
• 
  6 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil;
• 
  1 tbsp of sugar;
• 
  2 quarts of beef broth;
• 
  1/2 cup brandy (optional);
• 
  1 french baguette, sliced and toasted;
• 
  Swiss cheese, either Emmenthal or Gruyere.

 Method:

1.      Slice 4 large onions, using a tight, thin slice.

2. In a large dutch oven, add extra virgin olive oil to coat the pan and then add the

onions. Cook them over medium heat for 12 minutes, until they're tender and golden.

 
3. Add brandy if you like and let the alcohol burn off.

4. Next add sugar and beef broth, cover and bring to a boil.

 
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 minutes.

6. Ladle the soup into a bowl.

7. Place a slice of baguette on top.

8. Cover with shredded gruyere and place slices of emmenthal over.

9. Place the bowls on a baking pan and broil until the cheese is melted.

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