French Red Onion Soup

Ingredients for French Red Onion Soup

• 475ml reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 475ml water

• 2 whole star anise

• 6 black peppercorns

• 900g red onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

• 45ml olive oil

• 120ml dry red wine

• 4 (1-inch-thick) slices of baguette

• 475ml coarsely grated Manchego or Gruyère (6 to 200g )

How to make French Red Onion Soup

Bring broth, water, spices, and 1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook onions in oil with 1/4 teaspoons salt in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 15 minutes. Add wine and boil, uncovered, until reduced to 2 tablespoons , about 1 minute.

Strain broth through a sieve into onion mixture and briskly simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Season with salt.

Preheat grill.

Ladle soup into 4 ovenproof bowls set in a 4-sided sheet pan. Place baguette slices on top and sprinkle each with 60g cheese. Grill about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

Disclaimer

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