HEARTY ONION SOUP GRATIN

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There may be no better companion on a cold winter day thanthis comforting soup. The flavor depends on rich beef stock, so try making your own, or use best-quality store-bought stock. Recipe and image reprinted with permission from "Tartine Bread," by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric Wolfinger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups beef stock
4 small carrots, halved lengthwise
3 baby turnips, peeled and cut into wedges or chunks
4 small dried bay leaves
4 large slices (3/4 inch thick) day-old Tartine Bakery's Country Bread
8 slices Gruyere, Cantal, or Raclette cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over mediumheat. Cook onions untilsoft and translucent, about 8 minutes.Reduce heat to low. Addthyme, and cook, stirring occasionally,until onions are deepgolden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler with rack about6 inches from heat source.Bring beef stock to a boil. Addcarrots and turnips. Reduceheat, and simmer, covered, untilvegetables are almost tender,about 5 minutes.
  • Divide vegetables evenlyamong 4 ovenproof bowls usinga slotted spoon. Divide onionsamong bowls. Add 1 bay leaf toeach. Set bowls on a rimmedbaking sheet. Divide hot stockamong bowls.
  • Top each with 1 slice of bread,then 2 slices of cheese. Broiluntil cheese is golden and bubbling,about 5 minutes. Transferto 4 serving bowls if desired.

S Jan
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I'm going to pin this recipe so I can make it again soon.


kenula kalhara
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Md Jobeyar
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I'm not a big fan of onions, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Citali Kawaykla
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This soup is a must-try for any onion lover. It's packed with flavor and the cheese crust is the perfect finishing touch.


Empires Chikezie
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I'm going to try making this soup this weekend. It looks delicious!


Sheikh Mohammad imran
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This soup is so good, I could eat it every day.


Rabin Tamang
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I made this soup for my boyfriend and he loved it. He said it was the best onion soup he's ever had.


Amit Chakravarthy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Osman Sesay
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible.


Zahid Mehboob
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I'm not usually a fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and the cheese crust is amazing.


Jiya Howard
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying.


Seid Man
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


QuZ 26 Yuzzo 45
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of sweet onions and savory broth.


GGHC samkot
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This soup was a hit with my family! The onions were perfectly caramelized and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.