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Kids French Onion Soup
The onion soup have been around since the Roman times, however, the French onion soup as we know it was created in Paris, France. It is originally made with caramelized onions, beef broth and sherry; and finalized by topping it with a crouton and Gruyere cheese.
Contrary to what many people think, the original version is not vegetarian as the name suggests. I am calling my version "kids" friendly, because I adapted the recipe to Mia's diet. I basically replaced the beef broth for veggie stock and eliminated the sherry (which is a wine made of white grapes) from the recipe.
When cooking with wine the alcohol evaporates as soon as it starts to boil, however, I avoid cooking Mia's food with wine.
The taste of this soup is amazing and very close to the original version. Enjoy!
What do you need?
1 Qt Vegetable stock
2 Cups water
3 1/2 Yellow onions (large)
1/2 Red onion
4 Oz Gruyere cheese
0.25 Oz Thyme (small pack)
3 Bay leaf
4 Tbsp. Butter
1 Tbsp. Buckwheat Flour
1 Tsp. Garlic
1 Loaf Italian bread
Salt to taste
What to do?
1. Pre-heat the oven on high broil
2. Slice the onion as thin as you can. I used a mandolin slicer
3. In a soup or large pot melt the butter on medium high heat and add the onion right after (Remember the butter burns fast)
4. Add the bay leafs and half of the thyme
5. Cook stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes or until the onions are browned (they reduced considerably)
6. While the onions cook tight the rest of the thyme with a piece of cotton yard, grate the cheese and slice the bread
7. Once the onions are done, add the garlic and the rest of the thyme and cook for couple of minutes
8. Add the flour and cook for 30 seconds (to make the soup thicker)
9. Add the broth, stir until boiling, and let it cook for about 10 minutes
10. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for couple of minutes or until you are ready to eat
11. Transfer the soup into oven-safe ceramic or crock bowls and top the the sliced bread and grated cheese
12. Broil for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted
Voila!
Tips, variations & more:
If you cook with wine, feel free to add sherry while the onions are cooking
This soup is a meal by itself, pair with a salad or a light side dish
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