French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

PREP:

10 MINS

COOK:

1 HR 15 MINS

TOTAL:

~ 1 HR 30 MINS

SERVING SIZE:

8 OZ

SERVINGS:

25

INGREDIENTS

3 oz Margarine or Butter
2 1/4 lb Onions, sliced
1 1/4 gal Hot Water
6 oz Xtra-Fine Beef Base
25 slices French Bread, 1/2" thick, (optional)
2 Cups Gruyere or Swiss Cheese, shredded (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Slice onions 1/8″ thick and cut into 1″ chunks.

 

In a heavy 8-quart sauce pan, melt margarine or butter over medium heat.

 

Add onions and sauté 65 to 70 minutes or until onions turn a rich brown color, stirring frequently. (Caution: be careful not to burn the onions.)

 

Stir in water and Karlsburger “Xtra-Fine” Beef Base. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and gently simmer 5 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with 1 slice toasted French bread topped with melted shredded Gruyere or Swiss Cheese (optional).