French Onion Soup

I just loved the weather we had last week. High temperatures, warm winds, beautiful sunny days. However, I am not surprised or upset with the fact that we are now experiencing the typical seasonal chill.
This just means that I can still whip up some body-warming soup. Yay!

There are many reasons why I love to make french onion soup. It's fairly simple, inexpensive to make and who doesn't love a soup that has wine or port (or both!) in it.  Top it off with bread and cheese and it really is drool worthy.

Now everyone has their own version of french onion soup. I have been making this one for several years with slight variations each time, and it is always a hit.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

French Onion Soup Recipe

6 cups of beef stock

3tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

1tbsp of unsalted butter

6 onions, thinly sliced

1/2 bulb of garlic, minced

2 tsp salt

4tbsp basil

1tbsp pepper

1/2 tsp red chili flakes

1tbsp brown sugar

1tsp chipotle hot sauce

1.5oz port

2oz white wine

2tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1- Heat stock and keep warm on the back burner.  

Heat olive oil and butter in a soup pot and stir in onions and salt. Saute over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and lightly golden. Ad minced garlic, basil, chill flakes, pepper, & chipotle sauce. Continue to sauté until the onions are broken down completely and are a deep golden brown.  Deglaze the the pan with the port - let the alcohol burn off - then add the white wine. Finally add the Worcestershire sauce. Reduce until it's syrupy.

2- Add stock to soup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Taste and season with more salt or pepper.

Enjoy!

ready for the port & wine

Yum!