Amy's Favorite French Onion Soup

Submitted by Amy V.

"This recipe is based loosely on Napa Style's Home-Style Onion Soup. It's amazing with freshly made croutons of a rosemary-type bread."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 yellow onions, sliced
• kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 10 croutons
• 1⁄2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded

directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
3. Add the onions and a dash of salt.
4. Cook over med-high heat and stir, approximately 7 minutes Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown.
5. This will take about 25 minutes.
6. Add the sage and vinegar and cook until the liquid evaporates.
7. Add the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Turn on the broiler.
9. Ladle the soup into 4 flameproof serving dishes.
10. Top with the croutons and cheese.
11. Broil until the cheese melts, then serve immediately.