Onion Soup With A Twist Food

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• Slice onions, leeks and shallots very thinly.
• Heat butter in soup pot just until melted.
• Add onions, leeks, shallots and pepper; saute until onions begin to caramelize or become a light golden brown.
• Sprinkle in flour and stir until traces of flour disappear.
• Gradually add beef stock or consomme, stirring, then beer and water and bay leaf.
• Boil at moderately high heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
• Taste soup; add salt and pepper if desired.
• Turn soup into individual broiler-proof bowls.
• Toast baguette slices in toaster oven until crisp.
• Place baguette slices on top of soup in bowls.
• Sprinkle top of each bowl with a generous amount of cheese.
• Place bowls under broiler until cheese melts and turns brown and bubbles.

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.

ONION SOUP WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• To reduce foam for accurate measurement, use Coca-Cola at room temperature and stir rapidly.
• Melt butter in heavy saucepan; add onions and cook until golden; do not brown.
• Add undiluted beef broth, 1 soup can of water, Coca-Cola, salt, vinegar, and pepper. Cover; simmer 20-25 minutes.
• In a broiler, toast one side of the French bread slices. Turn, generously sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toast until browned.
• Ladle soup into deep bowls and top with toast, cheese side up.