French Onion Soup – – French Onion Soup: butter, olive oil, onions (sliced to yield about 6 cups), salt (to taste), flour, beef broth, Parmesan Crustini: sourdough bread (cut into triangles), olive oil, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, French Onion Soup: In a heavy pot, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and salt, stir and cook uncovered for 45 minutes. The onions will reduce and caramelize to a golden brown.; Sprinkle the flour and stir into the onion mixture to absorb the oil in the pan. Heat through for 5 minutes to cook out the flour taste. Pour the stock into the pot and stir completely. Simmer for another 20 minutes.; Serve in large soup bowls with Parmesan crustini (Recipe follows).; Parmesan Crustini: On a large baking sheet, cover the pan with a thin layer of olive oil. Place the sourdough triangles onto the pan and coat both sides with oil. Sprinkle garlic powder and Parmesan cheese on each piece. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until crispy throughout each piece.
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