French Onion Soup

Chef #1552666's Note:

We like French Onion soup, but have never really had alot of success at making it at home. We stumbled across this combination of mix/homemade that we really liked. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10-12

Yield: 6.0 quarts

• 3 (2 ounce) packages Knorr french onion soup mix
• 6 quarts beef stock
• 6 large onions , medium chopped
• 4 ounces instant minced onion
• ¼ cup parsley flakes
• 1 ½ tablespoons salt , kosher
• 1 ½ tablespoons black pepper
• 2 cups dry vermouth
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lb meatball , frozen, prepared (optional)
• crouton
• provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese or gruyere cheese

Directions:

1. In large soup pot, add olive oil and chopped onions. Brown over low heat until onions are nicely carmelized.
2. Add beef stock, dried onions, parsley flakes, Vermouth, salt, and pepper.
3. Simmer 90 minutes.
4. If desired, add meatballs and simmer an additional ten minutes.
5. Ladle soup into oven-proof bowls or crocks. Add croutons, and cover with cheese.
6. Place under broiler until cheese melts and bubbles, approximately 2 minutes.