Creamy Onion Soup with Cheddar Croutons

Name: Creamy Onion Soup with Cheddar Croutons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups (2 litres) thinly sliced yellow onions (about 1 kg/2 lb); 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Brandy or cognac; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) all-purpose flour; 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth; 1 cup (250 ml) milk; Salt and pepper; 4 thick slices country bread, lightly toasted; 1 cup (250 ml) grated cheddar cheese

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Preparation 20 MIN

Cooking 45 MIN
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Soup

8 cups (2 litres) thinly sliced yellow onions (about 1 kg/2 lb)
3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
2 tablespoons (30 ml) Brandy or cognac
1 tablespoon (15 ml) all-purpose flour
4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
1 cup (250 ml) milk
Salt and pepper

Croutons

4 thick slices country bread, lightly toasted
1 cup (250 ml) grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

Soup

In a large saucepan over medium heat, soften onions in butter for about 10 minutes. Brown over high heat for a few minutes in order to caramelize onions. Deglaze with brandy. Reduce until almost dry. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add broth, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add milk. Season with salt and pepper.

Croutons

With the rack in the highest position, preheat the oven’s broiler.
On a baking sheet, place toasted bread slices. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with cheese croutons.