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
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Preparation
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.