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ingredients
2
kg sliced white onions
3
cloves minced garlic
3
shallots sliced
1
cup sliced leeks
3
Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼
cup butter
⅛
tsp cumin
1
Tbsp picked fresh thyme leaves
½
cup sherry
4
L quality beef broth
1
tsp salt
½
tsp pepper
Toasted baguette slices
Sliced Canadian Oka or gruyere cheese
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directions
Step 1
Caramelize the sliced onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks in olive oil and butter very well until deep brown and sticky. This will take about 2 hours over low heat. Be careful not to keep the heat too high as the onions deepen in color as they will burn more easily.
Step 2
Add the cumin, thyme, and sherry and stir to deglaze the pot. Add the broth and seasonings and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 minimum of when hour.
Step 3
Using French onion soup bowls or another steep sided soup vessel, ladle the broth into the bowl leaving 1/2 inch from the top. Place toasted baguette slices on top and cover with sliced cheese. Broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese is golden and melted. Serve immediately.