{"id":4604,"date":"2018-03-05T14:32:17","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T20:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4604"},"modified":"2018-03-05T14:32:17","modified_gmt":"2018-03-05T20:32:17","slug":"recipe-french-onion-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4604","title":{"rendered":"Recipe: French Onion Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Onion soup has been savored throughout Europe since the ancient Romans first began creating this delectable dish. Today we’re excited to share another great recipe, courtesy of our friends at AmaWaterways<\/a>.
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Origins of The French Soup<\/strong><\/p>\n

The French put their own delicious spin on the soup in the 18th century in Paris. There are numerous stories surrounding its creation, some revolving around King Louis XV. Perhaps the king or his servants created the iconic broth after a day of hunting for deer. Or it\u2019s possible that Louis\u2019 father-in-law may also have brought it to court after first enjoying it at Versailles. The soup may have even played a part in creating the modern use of the word \u201crestaurant\u201d as a Parisian restauranteur supposedly opened an eatery offering the soup and describes its restorative traits. The French word for \u201crestore\u201d is \u201crestauration.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Soup\u2019s Enduring Popularity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Popular in the United States since the 1960s, this soup has been prepared in restaurants around the world for centuries and by such famous chefs as Julia Child and Alton Brown. It is often characterized by the cheese and croutons that cover the caramelized onions and beef stock-based soup. The caramelization brings out the sweetness of the onions. Each chef brings his or her own special touch to the broth, but many recipes call for wine. This popular menu item is always a welcome treat as the temperature cools down.<\/p>\n

While in Bordeaux, experience a true taste of France. It is a treat for the taste buds as much as the senses.<\/p>\n

French Onion Soup Recipe Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 pound onions, finely sliced
\n\u00bd stick butter
\n2 cups beef stock
\n2 cups chicken stock
\n1 cup white wine
\n\u00bd cup red wine
\nSalt and pepper to taste
\n1 sprig each fresh thyme and marjoram
\n1 garlic clove, minced
\n1\/8 cup Cognac
\nFrench bread sliced
\n\u00bd cup grated Gruyere cheese<\/p>\n

Preparation Method<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saut\u00e9 onions and garlic in butter in an uncovered soup pot until onions are nicely browned. Add thyme, marjoram, Cognac, white wine, beef and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer for 40 minutes until onion flavor is well developed. Season to taste and add red wine. Serve with French bread croutons and grated Gruyere cheese.<\/p>\n

Makes 4 servings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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