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onion soup

Recipe by
Linda O'Connor
Medford, MN

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but found it in a magazine and thought it might warrant my trying it.

yield 6 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For onion soup

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 3 c
    vidalia or sweet onions (2 large)
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 6 c
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 c
    white wine
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • coarsely ground black pepper
  • 6
    baguette slices
  • 1/2 c
    shredded swiss or gruyere cheese

How To Make onion soup

  • 1
    Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until very soft and golden, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Sprinkle flour over onions, stirring to coat thoroughly. Add broth, wine and thyme; cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Top baguette slices with cheese and broil until melted. Ladle soup into bowls and top with baguette slices.
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