Brennans Onion Soup Recipes

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

BRENNAN'S ONION SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a six-quart soup kettle melt butter, add onions and reduce heat to very low, cooking until onions are melted down. Be careful not to brown in the first stage of cooking. Add flour and cook 5 to 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Blend in stock, salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes. Remove kettle from heat. Beat together egg yolk and cream. Add a little of the soup and mix quickly, then add to soup kettle. Serve in soup cups with toasted rounds of bread or croutons and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, buttered breadcrumbs. Brown under broiler flame and serve. This recipe yields ?? servings.

CREOLE ONION SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the flour and cook for 8 minutes, stirring constantly. (Be careful not to burn the flour).
• Add the chicken stock, milk and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
• Reduce down to medium heat and remove both bay leaves.
• Add the white wine, bring to a boil and stir on low speed with a hand mixer.
• While mixing, slowly add the cheddar cheese until dissolved.
• Reduce to low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve in a bowl with croutons, if desired.