French Onion 3 for 2

Ingredients

  • 2 Teaspoons oil
  • 2 Teaspoons butter
  • 2 Cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 medium)
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • pinch thyme
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons dry white wine
  • white pepper to taste
  • 2 slices slightly stale French bread
  • 1/2 Cup grated Gruyere cheese

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy sauce pan. Add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the onions and cook slowly, covered for 10 minutes.

Add the sugar, mustard, thyme and salt. Cook onions slowly until onions caramelize and turn to a rich brown color. Do not let them burn! This will take 45-60 minutes.

Add the wine and cook 5 minutes, still over low heat.

Add the stock, soy sauce and pepper. Check for seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

To serve:

Toast the French bread slices until golden brown. Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls, add the toasted bread and cover with the cheese. Bake at 350° F. for 20 minutes.

Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional

Home Recipes