French Onion Soup

A great soup to warm up to

 on a frosty winter's day.

Ingredients:

3 red Onions and

1 white Onion, sliced thinly.

1 tsp. minced garlic or

2 garlic cloves finely chopped

1/4 cup butter

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp. thyme

2 tbsp. flour

1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
(1/2 cup red wine-optional)

3-4 cups beef broth,

Pepper to taste

1 baguette bread

1 cup grated cheese,

gruyere or swiss.

In a large skillet, melt the butter 
Add sliced onions and bay leaves, garlic and saute
 about 15-20 mins. until onions are caramelized.

 

Add the flour, thyme, balsamic vinegar, (optional red wine)
and saute for 3 mins.

 

Add the broth, pepper, (salt optional)

 and cook (covered) for an additional 15mins.

 Slice the baguette in 1 inch slices.

 (I used garlic baguette)

Toast the baquettes in the oven under the broiler

Portion the soup in 5 oven proof bowls.

Place 2 toasted slices of the baguettes on top of the soup.

Cover with your favorite cheese.

 I used mozzarella or parmesan 

(Gruyere or Swiss are the

traditional cheese used)

Place under the broiler until cheese is melted.

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Enjoy....

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