I haven’t done much cooking last week. Between the semi-empty fridge, the getting back in my US life and the starting to work again, it just seemed like I could only throw together something at the very last minute.
In addition, the weather here has been bitterly cold. This winter Minnesota seems to be generally warmer than usual, but last week it decided to throw in a couple of true Minnesota winter days. They were not worse than your average Minnesota winter day, but they were horrible compared to the rather mild days we had this winter. And I am not good at standing Minnesota cold.
So I will resuscitate an old recipe I never posted and give you onion soup.
Ingredients
- 4 large onions
- 1 quart beef broth
- 4 slices stale or toasted bread
- 4 oz grated gruvyer cheese
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 bay leaves
- salt
- pepper
- butter
Directions
- Start by thinly slicing the onions. In a casserole melt the butter and add the onions and the bay leaves. Salt the onions to help them loose the water and let them cook until very tender.
- When the onions are cooked add the flour and mix so that the flour coats the onions uniformly. Add the broth and let cook for 30 minutes or so. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper and fish out the bay leaves.
- Transfer the soup to individual bowls and top them with the bread and the grated cheese. Place the bowls under the grill and let the cheese broil until it forms a nice golden crust.
- Serve the soup super hot.
Hi! I'm PolaM, the Italian cooking in the Midwest.
This drop in temperature is hard to bear after the relatively warm spell. I hope we don’t get slammed with a prolonged winter. Your soup is the perfect antidote for the bitter cold outside. I can do with a bowl right now.
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Yeah it feels really much colder than usual even if at this time of the year these temperatures are not unusual at all… let’s keep our finger crossed for an early spring!
Ohh dear Pola, this sound so easy but packed with flavor! Thank you for sharing it..I am late, but want to congratulate you on top 9!:)
Thanks! Congrats to you too! Yesterday I was super busy and haven’t congratulated on anyone either….
Great looking soup! Congrats on Top 9!
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I love onion soup and the crusty top of bread and cheese. So wholesome and hearty and satisfying. This sounds easy enough for me
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Yep it’s super easy and looks like a complex dish! Great for impressing guests!
That onion soup looks rich and delicious! I wanna make one of those
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Just abound on the bread and cheese and your soup will be great too!
Ohhh..onion soup! I love it and NOW I want it! How delightful! This looks really filling! YUM!
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Cook some, I’m sure you can whip it up in no time!
I love onion soup! In fact, I was just talking with my Grandma about how I need to make some soon. Great recipe!
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Thanks! It is a simple recipe but looks very high cousine!
Adoro la zuppa di cipolle, è perfetta per le serate invernali.
Ciao Daniela.
Con il formaggio, il brodo e il pane c’e’ tutto quello che si puo’ desiderare in una fredda serata uggiosa!
Favolosa e perfetta con il freddo del periodo! Un abbraccio e buonissima serata
Eh si non e’ male per niente con il freddo e dicono che la cipolla fa pure bene alla salute!
You might call this something you just throw together, but it looks sublime. I loooooove onion soup!
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I’m sure you can also throw this together in an heartbeat!
I love this soup! It’s so tasty and substantial!
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I love the crusty cheesy bits on top it makes me less miserable about the cold.
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I love onion soup and yours soup looks very hearty and delicious, Pola! Thank you for sharing this dish. Have a great week!
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Thanks, I think the secret is in the cheesy croutons
PolaM recently posted..Onion soup
A lovely winter soup….simple ingredients but oh so inviting on a cold winter day.
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I think the cheese makes it the perfect winter soup!
PolaM recently posted..Onion soup
Onion soup is my favourite soup ever! I often make it in winter! Yours looks delicious as always! <3
Welcome back! I have been quite "silent" too… unfortunately I haven't been back to Italy (not in the last 3 and a half years), but at least my parents were over here, so I spent most of the time with them!
Happy (belated) New Year Paola! <3
Well sometimes you need a break, don’t you? I cannot imagine being away from Italy for over 3 years… where would I do my shopping
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This is something new to me and worth trying, a nice warm soup to keep us warm.
This is next on my list!
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Give it a try with the cheese and the onions is a really nice combo!
PolaM recently posted..Onion soup
This is something new to me and definitely worth trying. That’s next on my list!
The winter has finally turned cold here, too. I guess we should be grateful that it was so warm for so long… Anyway, I can’t think of a better way to take the chill off than a nice, steamy bowl of onion soup!
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I know, I know, but I still would want more warm!
PolaM recently posted..Onion soup
I absolutely adore onion soup and yours looks divine!
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Thanks!
PolaM recently posted..Onion soup
This looks fantastic with the croutons and melted cheese on top
Very nice recipe, your onions look so perfectly caramelized!
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Thanks! I think I cheated a bit and started out with some red onions for color…
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la mia zuppa preferita!!!
Non so se e’ la mia preferita, ma sicuramente ci va vicino!
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