French Red Onion Soup With Manchego
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 cups beef broth (reduced-sodium)
- 2 cups water
- 1 whole star anise
- 6 black peppercorns
- 2 lbs red onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
- 4 slices baguette (1-inch-thick)
- 2 cups manchego cheese, coarsely grated (or Gruyere - 6 to 7 ounces)
directions
- Bring broth, water, spices, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook onions in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 15 minutes. Add wine and boil, uncovered, until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute.
- Strain broth through a sieve into onion mixture and briskly simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Season with salt.
- Preheat broiler.
- Ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls set in a 4-sided sheet pan. Place baguette slices on top and sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Karen in CT
Natick, MA
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