French Onion Soup

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Serves: 4
Total Time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients

• 3-4 Large Onions, Coarsely Chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1/2 Apple Cider or Apple Juice
• 1/2 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Tsp. Thyme (No, not time)
• 1 Tsp. Oregano
• 3/4 C. Red Wine (Parent's Approval)
• 4 C. Beef Broth
• 2 C. of 1 Inch Sourdough Cubes
• 8 Oz. Gruyere Cheese, Thinly Sliced

Steps

1. Sautee the onions until clear in the butter.
2. Add the cider or juice, and simmer until the onions are golden. About 15-20 minutes.
3. Add the pepper, thyme, oregano, and broth. Simmer for 10 more minutes. While simmering, toast the bread cubes until they are crispy.
4. Ladle the soup into deep bowls with a small rim. Place 1/4 C. of croutons in each bowl, then cover wit thin slices of gruyere.
5. Bake the bowl on a cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then broil until cheese is bubbling and golden. Serve hot and enjoy!

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