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Onion Soup with White Wine

By James Beard

4.1

(8)

This is a delicate onion soup, a nice change from the heartier types which are so well known.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

4 large onions, chopped very fine
6 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
Salt, freshly ground black pepper
Large croutons, fried in butter or oil
Grated Gruyère and grated Parmesan cheese, mixed
Garnish: chopped raw onion, chopped parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt the butter on a skillet, add the chopped onions, cover tightly and steam over a very low flame until thoroughly puréed and soft. Add chicken broth, wine and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Season to taste.

    Step 2

    Sprinkle the fried crouton with the grated cheeses and put under the broiler flame briefly to melt the cheese. Serve the soup in a large heated tureen. Put croutons in each soup plate or bowl and ladle soup over them. Pass bowls of raw onion and parsley for garnish.

TagsSoupSoup/StewWhite WineWineAlcoholBeveragesOnionRoot VegetableVegetableGruyèreCheeseDairyParmesanStarterMainDinnerNut Free5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsSimmerHouse & Garden
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