Name: French Red Onion Soup
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4 (first course or light main course)
Ingredients: 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 2 whole star anise; 6 black peppercorns; 2 pounds red onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 4 (1-inch-thick) slices of baguette; 2 cups coarsely grated Manchego or Gruyère (6 to 7 ounces)

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French Red Onion SoupRomulo Yanes

In this redesigned French bistro classic, softened red onions join salty Manchego, and star anise gives the peppery broth a subtle undercurrent of sweetness.

Recipe information

Total Time
45 min
Yield
Serves 4 (first course or light main course)

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 cups water

2 whole star anise

6 black peppercorns

2 pounds red onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup dry red wine

4 (1-inch-thick) slices of baguette

2 cups coarsely grated Manchego or Gruyère (6 to 7 ounces)

Preparation

Step 1
Bring broth, water, spices, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook onions in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 15 minutes. Add wine and boil, uncovered, until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Strain broth through a sieve into onion mixture and briskly simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Season with salt.
Step 4
Preheat broiler.
Step 5
Ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls set in a 4-sided sheet pan. Place baguette slices on top and sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

TagsSoup Soup/Stew French European Red Onion Onion Root Vegetable Vegetable Starter Dinner Nut Free Easy Gourmet

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