Sweet French Onion Soup - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups sweet vidalia onions, thinly sliced (2 x-large onions)
4 cups red onions, thinly sliced (2 x-large onions)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white wine (Sauvignon Blanc worked well)
8 cups beef broth (can use low sodium)
1/4 teaspoon thyme, chopped (Fresh if possible)
8 slices French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (1oz. slices)
8 slices swiss cheese (1oz. slices)
Preparation
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Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onions to pan; saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in sugar, pepper, and salt.
Reduce heat to medium; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Increase heat to medium-high, and saute for 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
Stir in wine, and cook 1 minute.
Add brothe and thyme; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours.
Preheat broiler to low.
Plave bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until toasted, turning after 1 minute.
Place 8 ovenproof bowls on a jelly-roll pan.
Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl.
Divide bread evenly among bowls and top with 1 slice cheese each.
Broil 3 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.
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