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Lindy's French Onion Soup again

Lindy's French Onion Soup

LindySez
It’s all about the onions (and stock) in Lindy’s French Onion Soup.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Soups, Stews & Chili
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 401 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds onions cut in half and sliced (I don't slice mine super thin, nor super thick, just between ¼ and ½ inch, what is that? ⅓ inch?) I used a combo half Vidalia (or other sweet onion) and half regular yellow.
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or butter, or combo of the two
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 large cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dry white vermouth
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 6 cups beef stock use homemade or a quality low-salt one
  • 1 cup water
  • Rind of the gruyere if you have it
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 6 slices about ½ inch thick French bread, toasted in the oven
  • 6 ounces gruyere cheese grated or sliced
  • Special Equipment: 6 8 - ounce flameproof soup crocks or ramekins

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil (and butter) over medium-high heat in a heavy pot or Dutch oven; when hot, add the onions, stir well. Once the onions start to cook and just begin to brown on the edges, turn the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour, or until they are caramelized and very soft. Turn the heat up to medium. Stir in the garlic, thyme and bay leaf; sauté for 1 - 2 minutes, then add the flour, stir in and sauté again for a few minutes; now pour in the vermouth and sherry and stir, allow to cook down for about 5 minutes. Add the beef broth, water, and gruyere rind (if using), simmer for 30 - 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Meanwhile: Toast the French bread slices in the oven and grate or slice the cheese.
  • Ladle the soup into the crock, place a bread slice on top and top with grated cheese. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts, about 2 - 3 minutes. Serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gSodium: 1189mgFiber: 5gCholesterol: 31mgCalories: 401kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFat: 19gProtein: 14gCarbohydrates: 35g
Keyword caramelized onion soup, onion soup
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