Christmas Onion Soup Food

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a heavy saucepan over moderate heat with the butter and oil. When the butter has melted, stir in the onions, cover, and cook slowly until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Blend in the salt and sugar, increase the heat to medium high, and let the onions brown, stirring frequently until they are a dark walnut color, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour and cook slowly, stirring, for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool a moment, then whisk in 2 cups of hot stock. When well blended, bring to the simmer, adding the rest of the stock, Cognac, and wine. Cover loosely, and simmer very slowly 1 1/2 hours, adding a little water if the liquid reduces too much. Taste for seasoning
• Divide the soup among 4 ovenproof bowls. Arrange toast on top of soup and sprinkle generously with grated cheese. Place bowls on a cookie sheet and place under a preheated broiler until cheese melts and forms a crust over the tops of the bowls. Serve immediately.

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter to the pot and heat until the butter melts. Add the onions, thyme sprigs, bay leaf and garlic. Sprinkle the onion mixture with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 45 minutes.
• Pour in the Marsala to deglaze the pot, stirring to scrape up any bits at the bottom. Add the beef stock and simmer until the onions are very soft and the soup has reduced slightly, about 35 minutes. Use tongs to remove and discard the thyme stems, bay leaf, and garlic cloves.
• Preheat the broiler to high. Put 4 oven-safe serving bowls on a baking sheet.
• Put 4 slices of bread on a baking sheet. Toast the bread under the broiler until crispy and slightly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Ladle the soup into the oven-safe bowls (about 1 1/2 cups per bowl). Top each bowl with a toasted slice of bread. Top with a slice or two of mozzarella. Mound 1/2 cup of Gruyere on top of each bowl. Place the baking sheet of bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

BRITISH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat most of the butter or dripping in a pan, then add the onions, sugar and herbs. Season and cook, uncovered, over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for up to 40 mins until sticky and brown. pour in the cider and simmer until reduced by half. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then cook for 20 mins.
• To serve, heat the grill to high. Spread the bread on both sides with the remaining butter or dripping, then toast under the grill until golden. Scatter with cheese and place back under the grill until melted. Serve the soup in bowls with a slice of the toast floating in it, scattered generously with parsley.

EASY FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Melt margarine in large pot.
• Add onions; cook until limp, about 20 minutes.
• Add broth, wine, water, and pepper.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.
• To serve, put French bread slice in bowl.
• Top with shredded cheese.
• Ladle hot soup over bread and cheese.

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

CHRISTMAS TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pancetta. Cook until crisp. Add chopped onions; cook 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Add cooked tortellini to soup mixture. Stir in crushed tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add spinach; cook until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

FAST FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In saucepan, cook onions in butter until onions are tender. Add broth, water and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil. Simmer, covered, 25 minutes.
• Spoon into 4 ovenproof bowls. Place piece of French bread in each bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with cheese slice. Broil until cheese melts.

OLD-FASHIONED ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Place sliced onions and butter into slow cooker, and mix until onions are thoroughly coated. Stir in bread and chicken broth.
• Cover, and cook on LOW for 10 to 18 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir well during last hour.