Onion Soup

Chef Michael Fusco from Wolfgang Puck has a recipe for Onion Soup

Wednesday, January 16th 2013, 3:03 pm

By: News On 6

4 medium onions

3 tablespoons TABLESPOON_USVolumesafflower or olive oil

¹/₂ 0.5 0.5cup CUP_USVolumeport

8 cups CUP_USVolumechicken stock

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bouquet garni made with sprig of thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 celery stalk (see cooking tips)

12 slices French Bread, about 1/4-inch thick

2 cups CUP_USVolumegrated Swiss cheese

Thinly slice the onions. In a large stockpot, over medium high heat, heat the oil and sauté the onions until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Deglaze the pan with port. Add the stock, salt, pepper, and bouquet garni and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Dry the slices of French bread in a warm oven. Place 1 slice in each of 6 oven-proof bowls. Pour the soup over the bread. Top each bowl with 1 slice of bread and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of cheese. Brown under the broiler.