Name: Simple Onion Soup
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 pounds onions, thinly sliced; 3 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 1/3 cups seasoned croutons; 4 thin slices Swiss cheese; 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

2 pounds onions, thinly sliced

3 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth

1/2 cup dry red wine

1 1/3 cups seasoned croutons

4 thin slices Swiss cheese

4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook until deep brown, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Add broth and wine; boil until soup is slightly reduced and flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500°F. Put 4 deep ovenproof bowls on baking sheet. Put 1/3 cup croutons in each bowl.
Step 3
Ladle soup over croutons. Top with cheeses. Bake soup until heated through and cheeses melt, about 8 minutes.

TagsSoup Soup/Stew Red Wine Wine Alcohol Beverages Onion Root Vegetable Vegetable Beef Meat Swiss Cheese Cheese Dairy Parmesan Main Side Dinner Nut Free Quick Weeknight Meals Broil Bon Appétit

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