Captain Don's Onion Soup With Garlic Flavored Croutons

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Don't ask me who captain don is! i just know i have had his recipe for almost 30 years and it has always been a favorite. this is well worth the effort.

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Steps

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Peel the onions and slice thin.

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Heat the beef broth in a large soup kettle.

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Melt 8 t.

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Butter in large , heavy skillet , add the onions and sprinkle with nutmeg.

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Cover and cook over low heat until onions are translucent and soft.

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Stir occasionally to make sure that all the onions cook evenly.

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Caramelize the onions as follows: turn heat up to high and add 1-2 t.

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Sugar and 1 / 2 t.

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Salt to cooked onions.

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Stir constantly and continue cooking until onions are deep brown.

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Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to get up any bits of caramel , which adds enormously to the flavor.

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When the onions are a lovely , glistening color , remove from heat and stir in 3 t.

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Flour.

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Return to stove over medium heat , and add a bit of the beef broth , which has been heated.

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Now add the onions to your large kettle of boiling beef broth.

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Stir in the dry vermouth and kitchen bouquet.

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Pour the soup into a heavy , oven proof casserole and gently fold in the swiss and most of the gruyere cheeses.

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Ingredients

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onions, lightly-salted butter, nutmeg, sugar, salt, flour, beef broth, dry vermouth, kitchen bouquet, garlic-flavored croutons, swiss cheese, gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, italian bread, olive oil, garlic clove