French Onion Soup

By Zopmama

Ingredients

• Soup:
• 4 Tblsp. butter
• 2 Tblsp. Vegetable oil
• 2 lb. Onions, thinly sliced (about 7 cps.)
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 3 Tblsp. Flour
• 48 oz. Beef broth
• 16 oz. Chicken broth
• Bread Slices:
• 6-8 thick slices of French bread
• 2 Tblsp. Olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 6-8 slices provolone cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a heavy 4-5 qt. saucepan or a soup kettle, melt butter with oil over moderate heat.
2. Stir in the onions and salt. Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes, or until the onions are a rich golden brown color.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
4. In a separate saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer, then stir the hot broth into the onions.
5. Return the soup to low heat and simmer, partially covered, for another 30-40 minutes, occasionally skimming off the fat. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper if needed.



Bread Slices
1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Place slices on baking sheet and bake for 10-15 min. flipping slices half way through.
2. Remove slices from oven. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil and rub with garlic clove. If needed bake for another 5-10 min., until crisp.
3. Ladle soup into crocks, top with slice of bread and slice of cheese. Bake for 10-20 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Broil for 1 minute to brown top.