French Onion Soup

Saturday October 31, 2009 9:44 AM
Ingredients:

  • 1 pound sliced onions
  • butter
  • salt & white pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 oz. dry sherry wine
  • 3 cups beef consomme
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 6 large croutons
  • 6 tsp. grated romano or parmesan cheese
  • 6 slices provolone cheese

How to prepare:

Saute onion in the butter until light brown. Add salt, pepper and bay leaf. Add the sherry wine and simmer for a few minutes. Add beef consomme and chicken broth. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. Let boil for 10 minutes. Ladle into 6 bowls. To each bowl add 1 crouton and half a teaspoon grated cheese. Lay 1 slice of provolone cheese over each bowl and cover with a thin layer of parmesan cheese. Bake in broiler until cheese is bubbly and brown. Or place in a 425 degree oven until brown. Serve with a tossed salad and crusty bread. Enjoy!

Shared by: Laurie, TheBAG Lady

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