French Onion Soup

Classic and simple, this beef-broth based French Onion Soup features the flavor of caramelized onions topped with grated Swiss and Gruyere cheese melted over thick cubes of toasted bread.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Challenge Unsalted Butter (1/2 stick)
• 6 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (6 cups)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 (14 ounce) cans lower sodium beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 6 slices sourdough French bread, toasted and cubed

Instructions

1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook slowly (25 minutes) until tender.
2. Blend in flour and black pepper. Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Add Sherry. Ladle into ovenproof bowls. Float bread cubes and sprinkle with cheeses.
4. Broil until cheeses melt and begin to brown.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Challenge Dairy

Source: Challenge Home Economist