basic french
basic french
French onion soup is one of the most famous in the world, but its full potential is often overlooked. It has an excellent dish for a family dinner or a conclusion or to a meeting the night. Topped with fresh grated gruyere and crispy sourdough bread, the rich broth and sweet onion rings make a substantial meal. Everything need to add is a fresh green salad and a dessert of fresh fruit. This recipe is served as a casserole. Let it brew a pot unattended ovenware until ready for last-minute garnish.
Ingredients
6 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups freshly cooked or canned beef broth
Port 1 / 3 cup white or red or dry red wine (optional)
Sal and pepper to taste
Method
 • Use a heavy bottom 3 or 4 quarters covered pan.
 • Saute onions in butter and oil until limp.
 • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
 • Pour the meat stock or broth and wine (if desired) and cook simmer for 30 minutes.
 • Or place in a pan of ovenware in a slow oven (300th) for 1 hour.
• A Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.
 • Makes about 1 1/2quarts or 6 servings.
A Serving suggestion:
 • Serve the soup the dishes from the pan or pour into a bowl and then serve in individual bowls.
 • Top each serving with a slice of butter, dry toast French.
 • To prepare, slice French bread 1 / 2 inch thick, place on a baking sheet and dry in a moderately slow oven -325 degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly toasted.
 • Sprinkle each round of toast and grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese and additional grated cheese pas at the table.
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Basic French?
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