Warming the Soul

With all the snow and cold weather we are having in the Northeast its the perfect time for some french onion soup. Home-made french onion soup is a lot easier then you think. Just a few ingredients and some simples steps and this meal is ready to enjoy!

Simple yet delicious semi home-made french onion soup.

French Onion Soup

1. Start by cutting 3 large sweet onions into big chunks. Add to sauté  pan with about a quarter cup of butter. 

You can't see the butter in the picture but its cut into chunks under the onions

       

                           

2. Brown onions in butter slowly over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. 

Onions will turn a beautiful brown color and fill your kitchen with a delightful smell!

3. In a sauce pan bring three cups of water to a rolling boil. Once water is boiling add beef flavored bouillon (follow directions on container). Then add in the caramelized onions from set two. 

4. I then allow the flavors of the onions to mix with that of the broth for a while, letting them simmer together for at least an hour on the lowest heat.

5. Cut french bread into thick slices and place on a cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 30 minutes at 275 or until crispy and hard.

6. Ladle soup into oven safe dish filling it up about 2/3 of the way. Top with a layer of the crispy french bread then a layer of mozzarella cheese.

7. Place dish in the oven using the broil setting at 375 till the cheese on top melts and starts to brown

8. Carefully take out of the oven and enjoy! I love serving it with an extra piece of the crispy french bread.