This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
French Onion Soup With Gruyere Croutons
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Caramelized onions, beef broth, white wine, and brandy make up this rich soup.
serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
ingredients
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 container (900 mL size) beef broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon brandy
4 thick slices French bread, toasted
1 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese
directions
In large saucepan, melt butter and saute onions on medium heat, stirring frequently 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
Add flour, and cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes. Stir in white wine, beef broth and bay leaf, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Remove bay leaf. Stir in brandy, season to taste with salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler. Ladle soup evenly into broiler proof bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of toasted bread and grated cheese.
Place on baking sheet about 4"-5" from heat source and broil until cheese melts and bubbles.
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Angiebaby
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