French Onion Soup

On New Year's Eve Jakob and I were both a little under the weather. However, we made the best of it and celebrated in the best way we know how- with our best friends! We ordered pizza, met Amy's sweet new puppy Marv, and counted down to 2011 with a very fragile looking Dick Clark. It was the perfect night for two sickies, complete with cold meds and cream puffs!

New Year's Day was spent relaxing and cracking open a fresh puzzle- I told you the obsession was taking hold of us! We took a puzzle break to whip up a batch of delicious french onion soup. This soup is perfect for chilly night at home. Go ahead and give it a try.. you will be so impressed with yourself!

The Ingredients

(4 servings)

4 Tbs butter

1 tsp salt

2 large red onions

2 sweet yellow onions

24 oz beef broth

24 oz chicken broth

1/2 cup red wine

1 Tbs worcestershire sauce

1 Tbs red wine vinegar

2 bay leaves

3 sprigs of fresh thyme

salt and pepper to taste

4 slices of french bread (lightly toasted)

4 slices of provolone cheese (or any favorite)

1 cup of shredded asiago, parmesan or mozzarella cheese

1. Grab a tissue. Thinly slice onions. Wipe away tears.
2. Saute onions in butter and salt for 30 minutes stirring frequently until caramelized and oh so deliciously tender.
3. Add to the onions the broth, wine, worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Stir in bay leaves and whole sprigs of thyme. Simmer for 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves.

4. Ladle into 4 soup crocks and cover with french bread.

5. Top with sliced cheese, followed by shredded cheese.
6. Broil for 5 minutes until bubbly. Serve with a nice full glass of wine!