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French Onion Soup

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by Chef John Guinivere

Summary: A delightful version of the classic French dish

Cooking time (duration): 20 minutes

Number of servings (yield): 4

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 2 red onions, cut into chunks
  • 1/3 cup sherry
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 large croutons
  • 1 cup gouda or gruyere cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Saute onions in butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cook until the onions have carmelized. Add sherry, garlic, bouillon cubes, and pepper.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Add water; stir and bring to a boil.
  5. Turn on the oven broiler.
  6. Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls.
  7. Place a crouton on top of the soup in each bowl so that it floats.
  8. Place grated cheese on top of the croutons.
  9. Place bowls on a baking sheet.
  10. Place baking sheet under broiler long enough for the cheese to melt.
  11. Remove from the broiler.
  12. Serve immediately.

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