French Onion Soup

Do you realize how easy this soup is? It's ridiculous. And, whats awesome is that you'll be able to make it and not only impress yourself with its fanciness but you'll be able to double it and impress someone tall, dark and handsome!

Here's what you need:

2 table spoons olive oil
1 Sweet yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch kosher salt
Pepper
2 cups beef broth
1 thick slice of french bread, cubed
2 slices of fontina or gouda cheese

1. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil.
2. Slice the onion in half and then cut 1/4 inch half-moon slices from each side...I wish I could draw pictures on this thing...If this is clear as mud, let me know.
3. Take all the onion pieces and place them in the oil. Add the salt and give your pepper grinder a couple good twists over the onions.
4. Let them cook together for about 10 minutes. Then, add the beef broth and cook for about 10 minutes more.
5. When the onions are nice and tender pour the mixture into an oven safe bowl. I don't have a special french onion crock, so I just used a glass Anchor mixing bowl.
6. Top with the cubed bread and the slices of cheese. Place in oven under the broiler for about 10 minutes. ****WATCH THE SOUP! I burned the first bit of cheese because I didn't watch!***** When it's kind of brown and delicious looking, take it out and enjoy! Don't forget the bowl and soup will be hot!

Also, if you have a semi-crappy apartment oven, beware that the broiler will probably heat the cheese unevenly...argh. Don't worry though, mine tasted amazing.




There seem to be a lot of steps when you look at it, but really, it was stupid easy and so good! I may have to buy some of the french onion crocks so I can look fancy next time I make it!


Hope y'all enjoy! Happy Cooking!

Amy


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