Baked Onion Soup

By EdieK

Ingredients

• Parmesan Croutons:
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) butter
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (750 ml) beef stock
• 2 cups (500 ml) Milk
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) brandy (optional)
• 2 cups (500 ml) grated Swiss cheese
• 1 narrow French stick
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) soft butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp (5 ml) oregano

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot; add onions; cook until softened. Stir in sugar and flour; cook until browned, about 5 min. Gradually stir in stock and Milk; simmer 20 min.

While soup is simmering, make the croutons. Slice bread into 1/2”/ 1.5 cm slices. Combine remaining ingredients; spread on bread. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until crisp.

Add brandy to soup. Season to taste. Pour into ovenproof soup bowls; top with Parmesan croutons and Swiss cheese.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until cheese has melted (about 10 min).