Cuisinart FP-14BK Instruction Manual - Page 47

FRENCH ONION SOUP Homemade veal stock really adds to the flavour of the rich soup. But if you have a store-bought stock, make sure that it is a high-quality brand. Makes 20 servings Approximate preparation time: about 2½ hours 4 POUNDS (1.8 KG) YELLOW ONIONS, PEELED 1 CUP (250 ML) (½ POUND; Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor and slice the onions. 2 STICKS) UNSALTED BUTTER Melt the butter in an 8-quart (7.6 L) stockpot placed over low 2 TEASPOONS (10 ML) KOSHER heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and SALT, DIVIDED ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) of both the salt and pepper. Let the onions 1 TEASPOON (5 ML) FRESHLY cook until deeply caramelized, about 1½ hour. GROUND BLACK PEPPER, DIVIDED While the onions are cooking, replace the slicing disc with the 20 OUNCES (567 G) GRUYÈRE reversible shredding disc on the medium shredding side to 2 TABLESPOONS (30 ML) shred the Gruyère; reserve in the bowl. UNBLEACHED, ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR Once onions have cooked, stir in the flour and cook for about 3 QUARTS (2.8 L) BEEF OR VEAL STOCK 1 to 2 minutes. Add the stock, thyme and bay leaves. Increase the temperature to medium high and bring the mixture to a 2 TABLESPOONS (30 ML) FRESH simmer. Add the sherry and return to a simmer. Reduce the THYME temperature to low and let cook for 50 minutes. Stir in 2 BAY LEAVES remaining salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning 2 CUPS (500 ML) DRY SHERRY accordingly. 1 BAGUETTE, CUT INTO ½-INCH (1.25 CM) SLICES While soup is cooking, lightly toast the baguette slices under a broiler; reserve. Once soup is ready, place in individual, ovenproof crocks and place the bread slices over soup and top with the reserved Gruyère. Broil until the cheese is completely melted and browned. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving (1 cup (250 ml) ): Calories 311 (53% from fat) | carb. 21g | pro. 13g | fat 19g | sat. fat 11g | chol. 54mg | sod. 806mg | calc. 318mg | fiber 2g SOUPS 28