ONION SOUP WITH COGRUET CHEESE

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ingrediens

  • 2 large sweet onions, Vidalia type, cut into thick slices
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 10 mL (2 tsp.) fresh thyme, chopped
  • 45 mL (3 tbsp.) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp.) butter
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp.) flour
  • 1 litre (4 cups) warm beef stock
  • 375 mL (1 1/2 cup) Cogruet,shredded
  • 12 slices of toasted ficelle or baguette

preparation

Servings: 2 - Preparation: 10 min - Cooking: 15 min
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, mix the onion, garlic and thyme with the olive oil until everything is fully coated.
  • Place on a cooking sheet covered with parchment paper; season to taste.
  • Bake in middle of oven 40 minutes or until golden.
  • Turn onions after 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter at medium heat, add the onion mixture and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add flour, blend in and cook 1 minute.
  • Add beef stock and mix well.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Place 30 ml (2 tbsp.) of shredded Cogruet cheese in the bottom of each ovenproof soup bowl.
  • Ladle hot soup in the bowls.
  • Cover with 3 slices of toasted ficelle and top with 60 ml (1/4 cup) shredded Cogruet cheese.
  • Broil 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately.