Cheese Smothered Onion Soup
By
Nancy Allen
@mawmawnan
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This is a smooth, creamy, onion soup with lots of shredded Gruyere Cheese on the top, just the best.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Serves:
4 servings
Cook:
30 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp
- butter
- 8 c
- thinly sliced spanish onions (about 2 or 3)
- 1/4 tsp
- dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp
- all purpose flour
- 6 c
- beef stock
- 1 Tbsp
- olive oil
- 1 large
- clove garlic, minced
- 6 slice
- french bread, about 3/4-inches thick
- 2 c
- shredded gruyere cheese
How to Make Cheese Smothered Onion Soup
- 1In a dutch oven or large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes or until onions are tender and a rich golden color. Blend in flour; stir in stock Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 2Meanwhile, position oven rack 6 inches from broiler; preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and garlic; lightly brush oil mixture over both sides of bread. Arrange on baking sheet; place under broiler and toast on both sides.
- 3Place toasts in deep ovenproof soup bowls; sprinkle with half the cheese. Arrange bowls in large shallow baking pan. Ladle hot soup in bowls. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place under broiler for 3 minutes or until cheese melts and is lightly browned. Serve immediately.
About Cheese Smothered Onion Soup
Course/Dish: Vegetable Soup
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
