07/17/2024
FRENCH ONION SOUP - A perfect complement to a full course meal or by it's self with a sandwich and a salad or chips. Enjoy!
FRENCH ONION SOUP
2 medium onions
1 teaspoon sugar
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash of ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups beef broth
2 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
4 slices Provolone cheese
Saute onions and sugar in 4 tablespoons of butter until golden brown. Stir in the flour, pepper and nutmeg until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
In a skillet, melt remaining butter. Coat the bread on all sides and cook until golden brown on both sides. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top with one slice of cheese, then one slice of bread and another slice of cheese. Bake 375 for 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.