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Classic French Onion Soup Gratin

A home-style Classic French Onion Soup Gratin made with Unsalted Butter, Onion, and Beef Stock. Serves 24. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 4 oz
• 5 lb
• 6 qt

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Servings: 24 4 oz unsalted butter

2. 2

   HEAT THE BUTTER IN A STOCKPOT, OVER A MODERATE FLAME

3. 3

   ADD THE ONIONS AND COOK UNTIL GOLDEN OR BROWN AS DESIRED ADD THE STOCK,

4. 4

   BRING TO A BOIL, REDUCE HEAT, AND SIMMER AT LEAST 20 MINUTES

5. 5

   SEASON TO TASTE WITH SALT AND PEPPER

6. 6

   ADD SHERRY IF USED

7. 7

   LADLE SOUP INTO INDIVIDUAL SOUP BOWLS OR GRATIN DISHES

8. 8

   TOP EACH WITH A SLICE OF BREAD

9. 9

   COVER WITH GRATED CHEESE

10. 10

    SERVE HOT variation: toast the bread under the broiler, top with cheese, pass under the broiler to melt the cheese, and place on top of serving of soup