Florida Sweet Onion
A sweet onion soup made by slowly browning onions and garlic in butter, then simmering with beef broth, cabernet, and fresh herbs for a deep, savory flavor.
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Ingredients
- ¼ PoundsButter
- 6Lg Sweet Onions, Sliced Thin
- 1 TablespoonMinced Garlic
- 10 CupsBeef Broth
- 1 CupCabernet
- 3 TablespoonsDried Parsley
- 1 TablespoonThyme
- 1 TablespoonSalt
- 1 TablespoonBlack Pepper
- 1 TeaspoonHot Sauce
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium-low heat.
- 2
Add the sliced onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until the onions turn deep golden brown and soften completely — lower the heat if they begin to scorch.
- 3
Stir in the beef broth, hot sauce, and cabernet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and hot sauce as needed.
- 6
Ladle into bowls hot; top with a slice of toasted baguette and melted Swiss or Gruyère, if desired.
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