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s the seasonal temperatures plummet, the need to crank up the heater multiplies. What’s a quick way to knock the chill off without adjusting the thermostat? Thaw from the inside out with a piping hot bowl of soup! Wrap your hands around a bowl of the warm goodness and feel the chill in the air melt away. Our Town Magazine invites you to let these hearty, homemade comfort foods keep you toasty this winter. Salt to taste 2 tbsp. minced garlic 8 c. beef stock 1/2 c. dry white wine 1 tbsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. black pepper Provolone cheese
Enjoy!
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French Onion Soup Submitted by: The Blended Bakery Makes 4 to 6 servings
INGREDIENTS: 6 sweet onions, large, roughly chopped 4 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. of sugar
26 January/February 2024
Peel and slice onions Add EVOO and butter to a 5-6 quart pot on medium heat. Then split the EVOO and butter mixture into two separate portions. 3. Add onions and begin the caramelization process, stirring often, until the onions are softened (about 15 to 20 minutes). 4. Add the remaining EVOO and butter mixture and increase the heat to medium high for 20 to 40 minutes. 5. Add in the sugar, salt, and thyme, and cook until the onions are brown. 6. Add in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute. 7. Deglaze the pot with a dry white wine of your choice, being sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to capture the brown bits. 8. Add beef stock to the pot and bring it to a simmer. Cover the pot and reduce heat, still maintaining a simmer for about 30 minutes. 9. Add salt and pepper to taste. 10. To serve the soup, add to an oven-safe cup or bowl, float a toasted crostini and cover with provolone cheese. 11. Place the bowl in the oven to melt and brown the cheese.
Serve and Enjoy!