SundaySupper New Years Bucket List Featuring Freaking Good French Onion Soup!
Freaking Good French Onion Soup
adapted from The Balthazar Cookbook
Step 1: Slice two medium yellow onions in half through the root end, and slice each half in to 1/4-inch slices. Heat 3 tbs. olive oil in a Dutch over over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until they turn golden and are very soft -- about 30 minutes. Give them a stir ever few minutes to make sure they dont burn! Then, add the following ingredients to the pot: 1 tbs. butter, 1 grated garlic clove, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, and 1 bay leave. Stir to combine and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently for even cooking. The pictures below show the progression of coloring during the cooking process.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup red wine to the pot and raise heat to high. Bring to boil and reduce the wine in half -- this takes about 3-5 minutes. Then, add 3 cups beef stock, 2 cups chicken stock, and two beef bouillon cubes to the pan. Bring to a boil, then cover. Lower heat to med-low and simmer for 45 minutes. At the very end, add 1/4 cup port to the pot and give a quick stir to combine.
Step 3: Turn on broiler. Ladle the soup into 3-4 oven-safe bowls or crocks and place on a large baking sheet. Top each bowl of soup with a thick slice of toasted country white bread. Top the bread with 1/3 cup of shredded gruyere cheese and two round slices of provolone picante. Broil for 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. Keep a close watch...cheese can go from brown to burnt very quickly!
Verdict: Success…this pot of French onion soup is truly blog-worthy! This hearty soup is a comforting meal in a bowl: rich stock, sweetly caramelized onions, toasty bread, and nutty gruyere combine to make the quintessential French onion soup. The little bit of port added at the end is truly the secret to this soups rich depth of flavor. Its that little "something" that you cant put your finger on...but you know its lingering in the background. This soup is essentially a meal in a bowl, but you can add a sandwich or simple salad on the side if you like. This soup tasted just like what we enjoyed at Balthazar – minus the marital spoon fight at the end!
Make sure to join us for a lively #SundaySupper Twitter chat this evening at 600 CST. Well be discussing foods on our culinary bucket list for 2013...and how we have or will conquer them. What food or recipe is on YOUR bucket list for 2013? Leave me a comment below letting me know...and go visit my fellow #SundaySupper bloggers. Theyre marking recipes off their personal culinary bucket lists today too, and the recipes are fabulous!
This Week’s Sunday Supper Recipes:Sunday Supper Specialty Breads:- Homemade Bagels with Mimosa Spread by Daily Dish Recipes
- Homemade Tortillas by Supper for a Steal
- Brioche by Gotta Get Baked
- Alton Brown’s Soft Pretzels by Hezzi-D’s Book and Cooks
- Braided Challah by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- French Baguette by Mooshu Jenne
- Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Belgian Waffles by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Gluten-free Bread by Happy Baking Days
- Monkey Bread by Vintage Kitchen Notes
Sunday Supper Main Dishes:- Lightened Up Slow Cooker Butter Chicken by The Meltaways
- Gluten Free Ravioli by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Bagna Cauda and Potatoes by Shockingly Delicious
- Beef Wellington by Family Foodie
- Green Chili and Lentil Tamales by Mangoes and Chutney
- Mushroom Ragout over Creamy Polenta by Noshing with the Nolands
- Butternut Squash Gnocchi by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Ropa Vieja by Magnolia Days
- Tah-Dig (Persian Rice) by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Fresh Ravioli with Ricotta by Comfy Cuisine
- Stuffed Artichoke by The Roxx Box
- Braised Short Ribs by The Messy Baker blog
- Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon by Hip Foodie Mom
- Classic Cheese Souffle by Jodi Can Cook
- French Onion Soup by The Weekend Gourmet
- Leaping Frog Chicken by The Urban Mrs.
- Fried Polenta with Spicy Tomato Relish by Mama Mommy Mom
- Savory Spinach-Filled Crepe Cake with Cheddar Sauce by Webicurean
- Japanese-Style Prosperity Pockets & Goat Cheese En Croute by Ninja Baking
- San Antonio Puffy Tacos by Sustainable Dad
- Chinese Dumplings by My Cute Bride
- Falafel by Small Wallet Big Appetite
Sunday Supper Desserts and Snacks:- Creamy Lemon Fudge by Chocolate Moosey
- Zebra Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Baked Alaska by It’s Yummiclicious
- Faux Ice Cream with Bananas by Country Girl in the Village
- Divinity by Juanita’s Cocina
- Homemade Seafoam Candy by girlichef
- Red Velvet Layer Cake by La Cocina de Leslie
- French Macarons by I Run for Wine
- Mocha Macadamia Trifle with Mascarpone Cream by The Foodie Army Wife
- Nut and Seed Nougat by What Smells So Good
- Pumpkin Mocha Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting and Dulce de Leche Drizzle by Damn Delicious
- Caramel Apple Crumble Pie by Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Chocolate Meringue Cake (gluten free) by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Gluten-Free Golden Fudge Cake by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Orange Rum Tiramisu Cake by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Peanut Sesame Honey Brittle by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Granola Bars with Dried Fruit by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Jamaican Blue Drawers by Lovely Pantry
- Mini Classic Key Lime Pies by In the Kitchen with KP
- Donuts: Redux by Kelly Bakes
- Hot Lemon Curd Soufflés by Food Lust People
- Popcorn with Truffle Oil and Asiago Cheese by Ruffles & Truffles
|
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.