Bistro Style Onion Soup

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Good food magazine, february 1987

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Steps

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Heat butter and oil in dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Add onions and stir to coat.

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Cook , stirring occasionally , until golden , 10-15 minutes.

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Add garlic.

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Cook , stirring , 1 minute.

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Stir in flour.

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Reduce heat slightly and cook , stirring , until most of liquid is absorbed , about 3 minutes.

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Add broth , wine , the water , salt , thyme , and nutmeg to pan.

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Heat to boiling.

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Skim off fat.

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Reduce heat and simmer partially covered about 30 minutes.

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Skim again , then stir in pepper.

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Heat broiler.

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Ladle soup into ovenproof serving bowls set on baking sheet.

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Place 2 slices bread on each.

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Sprinkle with gruyere and press cheese lightly to rims of bowls.

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Sprinkle with parmesan.

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Broil until bubbly and golden , 3-5 minutes.

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Transfer hot bowls to plates and serve at once.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, vegetable oil, onions, garlic cloves, all-purpose flour, beef broth, dry white wine, water, salt, dried thyme, ground nutmeg, fresh ground pepper, french bread, gruyere, parmesan cheese