For starting, you have to know that onion is excellent for health. It has many beneficial actions on the organism. It is a diuretic and an antibacterial, and it lowers blood sugar levels while protecting the cardiovascular system.
French Onion Soup
For starting, you have to know that onion is excellent for health. It has many beneficial actions on the organism. It is a diuretic and an antibacterial, and it lowers blood sugar levels while protecting the cardiovascular system.
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Step 1
Preparation :
Cut onions into quarters, then slice each quarter into short cubs. Do Do the same for the garlic clove.
In a wide sauté pan over medium heat, soften the onions and garlic in the butter for 15 minutes, stirring a few times.
You need to continue to cook it over high heat for 15 minutes. When your onions are caramelized, stirring constantly. Scrap the bottom of the pan if it’s necessary.
When the onions are golden and tender, add flour and mix.
Deglaze with wine and cognac. Allow reducing almost dry.
Add the chicken or/and beef broths and nutmeg. Mix well.
Bring to a boil and simmer over medium-high heat for 30 minutes or until soup has reduced by half. You will get about 1.25 litres (5 cups) of broth. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, the soup is cooking, lightly rub each crouton with the garlic clove , in order to let the garlic penetrated into the slice.
When the soup is well reduced, pour it into bowls ( 1 bowl per people) Place some slices of bread, around 3 croutons, but it will depend on the size of your plate, and cover with cheese.
Place the bowls on a baking sheet.
Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
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