Onion and cider soup

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¼ cup Butter
2 pounds Spanish onions; sliced
1 teaspoon Sugar
¼ cup Flour
8 cups Beef stock
2 cups Apple cider
¼ cup Port
2 teaspoons Thyme leaves
Salt & pepper to taste
12 Thick slices sourdough
Baguette
3 cups Grated Oka cheese

Directions

In Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onions and sugar 25 minutes, or until golden in colour.

Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring 3 minutes. Stir in stock, cider, ort and thyme; bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer, covered 10 minutes. Add salt and peppr to taste.

Ladle soup into 6 ovenproof soup bowls; set on baking sheet. Top each with 2 bread slices; sprinkle with ½ cup of the cheese. Broil until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Source: Vancouver Sun March 15/95 From the collection of Karen Deck Submitted By KAREN DECK On 08-22-95

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