A Romantic Starter Course: Vermouth French Onion Soup for Two

Name: French Onion Soup Recipe: The Perfect Starter for a Romantic Evening
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 large white onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 4 cups chicken or beef broth; 1 oz dry vermouth; 1 tsp worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 slices baguette; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Launie Kettler

The combination of slowly caramelized onions and dry vermouth with fresh thyme creates the quintessential starter course for a romantic evening.

Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
4 cups chicken or beef broth
1 oz dry vermouth
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 slices baguette
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

Prep: 20M

Cook: 40M

Ready In: 1H 00M

Heat butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over heat until the butter is melted. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper.
Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Add the sugar. Stir well.
Stir every 5 minutes, until color appears on the bottom of the pan and the onions start to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
When the onions are cooked down and are the color of caramel, stir in the broth, vermouth, Worcestershire, and thyme. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Divide soup between 2 oven-safe bowls, and top with baguette and cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving:

866 calories; 35.4g fat; 15.7g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 36.7g carbohydrates; 4.6g fiber; 94.1g protein; 271mg cholesterol; 1134mg sodium; 9.1g sugar; 2 servings.Full nutrition guide