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Title: French Onion Soup #3 Categories: Soup Yield: 6 Servings 1/2 lb Veal shank 1/2 lb Beef shank 2 ga Cold water 1 Carrot; diced 2 Stalks celery; diced 1 Onion; diced 5 Peppercorns 4 Sprigs fresh parsley 1 Clove garlic 24 Onions; sliced very thin 1/4 c Flour Salt 6 sl Buttered & toasted french -bread 6 sl Gruyere cheese 2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese Place veal & beef shanks in water & bring to a fast boil. Boil 15 minutes, skimming occasionally. Add carrots, celery, diced onion, peppercorns & herbs; simmer another 1-1/2 hours. While broth is cooking, saute sliced onions in butter until golden brown, placing them in another pot as they brown. Add flour to sauteed onions & toss over heat for 3 to 5 minutes so flour cooks out. Stir & set aside. Strain stock & add to onion mixture. Cook 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt & adjust seasonings. Preheat oven to 325 F. To serve, place French bread slices in individual soup bowls & fill bowls with soup. Place a slice of Gruyere over top of each bowl, sealing it, & cover with a teaspoon of grated Parmesan. Bake in oven until cheese melts, about 5 to 10 minutes. Cheese should be lightly browned & bubbly. Serve immediately. LE MONT GRANDVIEW AVENUE, PITTSBURGH From the Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey. |