French Onion Soup

[Pam Gould]

Hi..I made French Onion soup today...very easy and good. I cut up aobut 5 onions and saute'd them until soft, not mushy. I then added some salt & pepper, gahhlick and then added some Cognac. Probably about 1/4 - 1/3 cup. Let it cook down till almost gone then added beef broth or stock. Let simmer till done. I made  a loaf of Ciabatta bread also, so I cut a slice off that and topped it with Provolone cheese and melted the cheese. Most excellent if I say so myself, but I'm prejudiced. I have pics too. Pam ★*˚°。°

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[IR2dum]

Pammie, you're so good. Your making me hungry.

[Phil LaMarche]

French onion soup is delicious.  When I make it, I use a home made beef stock that has simmered for hours.  In making it, put vegtables and marrow bones on a tray with EVOO and roast for an hour at 400 degrees.  That increases the flavor in the stock.  Yummy!  Thanks for reminding me to make soon real soon.  Maybe for new years eve.  Phil

[Johnny]

Looks good Pammie!

[deestafford]

Pam,  I was going to tell you about the bones but Phil beat me to it.  My son in law fixed it that way in his restuarant and it was fantastic!!  I've fixed it that way once and will do it again soon.  It's more time consuming but well worth it.  Dee

[Phil LaMarche]

After roasting the bones and vegtables, be sure to add some tomato paste for richness and flavor.  You won't taste it as a single component.  Phil

[Pam Gould]

I didn't have any bones to do when I made this batch...but I will have bones from new years prime rib to deal with..watch out stockpot...I do collect bones for stocks.  I also use the Minor's soupbases for stock..they have every kind..the turkey works for dressing or stuffing and the roasted gahhlick is great in smashed potatoes.  Pam ★*˚°。°

[Phil LaMarche]

Another flavor tip .. Cook the onions for about 30 minutes, stirring often until they are very carmalized and rich. Layer upon layer of flavor.  Phil

[Pam Gould]

Phil..I did that and used 3 different kinds of onions, yellow, red and shallots..very nice flavoring. Pam ★*˚°。°

[firezilla]

We are going to have to start calling you Pammmmmmm!

[Savannahsmoker]

French Onion Soup is a favorite but one of those I forget about.
Great job and thanks for posting it.

[Pam Gould]

Gonna have to make some more now..seeing this.  Thanks for the reminder..gotta go to the store for roasting bones. French onion soup for supper. Have to make a loaf of bread now too. What a way to spend the day. It's on.  Pam .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

[Wing Commander]

I love French Onion Soup! What cheese did you use?

[muebe]

Looks great Pam!

[Sam3]

Looks great Pam. I like the cognac idea too, never tried that before.