THOMAS KELLER'S ONION SOUP
Steps:
- FOR THE SOUP: Melt the butter and oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and 1 tablespoon salt, reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes and regulating the heat to keep the mixture bubbling gently, for about 1 hour, or until the onions have wilted and released a lot of liquid. At this point, you can turn up the heat slightly to reduce the liquid, but it is important to continue to cook the onions slowly to develop maximum flavor and keep them from scorching. Continue to stir the onions every 15 minutes, being sure to scrape the bottom and get in the corners of the pot, for about 4 hours more, or until the onions are caramelized throughout and a rich deep brown. Keep a closer eye on the onions toward the end of the cooking when the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat. (You will need 1 1/2 cups of onions for the soup; reserve any extra for another use. The onions can be made up to 2 days ahead. Transfer the caramelized onions to a 5 quart Sift in the flour and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef stock and sachet, bring to a simmer, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the liquid is reduced to 2 1/2 quarts. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a few drops of vinegar. Remove from the heat. CROUTONS: Cut 3/8 inch thick slices from the baguette and place on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Broil TO COMPLETE: Return the soup to a simmer. On a baking sheet to catch any spills the soup will bubble up. Add the hot soup to the tureens, filling them within 1/2 inch of the tops. Top each serving with 2 croutons: Lay them on the surface - do not push them into the soup. Lay the slices of cheese over the croutons so that the cheese overlaps the edges of the tureens by about 1/2 inch, Scatter the grated cheese over the sliced cheese, filling in any areas where the sliced cheese is thiner, or it may melt into the soup rather than forming a crust.
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Niha Zaman
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of the sweet caramelized onions and the rich beef broth. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Francess Almodovar
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and the caramelized onions are the perfect touch. I highly recommend it.
oshaq Ali
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
yadav jee
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling sick or down.
Kamran Janii220
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night, and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Gwendolyn Williams
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any onion lover. It's so rich and flavorful, and the caramelized onions are the perfect touch.
Zargham Kharal
[email protected]I've never been a fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Chandan Sah
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I highly recommend it.
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[email protected]I love this soup! It's the perfect comfort food. I always make it when I'm feeling sick or down.
Xafin Jishan
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Khamosh Siasat
[email protected]I made this soup for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Natacha Umutoniwase
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of the sweet caramelized onions and the rich beef broth. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Mano Alixe
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The soup is amazing! The caramelized onions are the star of the show.
Masti Roll Pro
[email protected]This onion soup is the best I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the onions are so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.
Angelo Duran
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
Desserray Bouyer
[email protected]This soup is incredible! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the onions are perfectly caramelized. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.