{"id":7306,"date":"2013-01-14T00:01:06","date_gmt":"2013-01-14T05:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=7306"},"modified":"2013-01-14T18:50:01","modified_gmt":"2013-01-14T23:50:01","slug":"at-home-with-gch-souppalooza-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2013\/01\/14\/at-home-with-gch-souppalooza-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"At Home with GCH – SoupPalooza Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

SoupPalooza, Part Three<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here on our At Home with GCH<\/i>\u00a0<\/strong> blog, Monday\u2019s are always focused on healthy but oh-so-yummy!<\/i> recipes.\u00a0 We are continuing to celebrate soup, soup, <\/i>and soup <\/b>since this is National Soup Month<\/strong><\/em>!\u00a0 Each week we will explore soup basics sometimes along with a bonus recipe for you to serve to your loved ones.<\/p>\n

Last week I shared that I made a commitment to Mr. Hayden to serve soup at least once each day for the month.\u00a0 So far…so good!\u00a0 He\u2019s enjoyed\u00a0 Homemade Mini-Meatball Soup, <\/i> White Bean & Kale Soup w\/Chicken Sausage<\/i>, as well as Vegetable Tortellini Soup, and homemade Creamy Tomato Soup.<\/p>\n

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This week we are making French Onion Soup <\/i><\/strong>accompanied by the traditional baguette with a yummy, cheesy topping.\u00a0 Whenever I think of this soup, I always remember Julia Child!\u00a0 Any other Julia fans out there?\u00a0 For fans, or those who would love to be entertained while learning from the best, I have attached a short video of Julia preparing her version of French Onion Soup<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0 Bon Appetit<\/i>!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Onto our<\/strong> preparation…\u00a0 This soup is fairly uncomplicated but it does take some time. One important part of the preparation for this recipe is the manner in which the onions are cut…really<\/b>.\u00a0 In this recipe this is the shape onion that works best.\u00a0 Onions sliced from top to bottom, or “pole to pole” also cook more evenly.\u00a0 And they have a shape and size that \u2018eats well.\u2019\u00a0 You don\u2019t want long, stringy pieces of onion falling off your spoon!\u00a0 Try this<\/strong><\/em>: Peel the onions and slice off the ends.\u00a0 Cut the onion in half through the middle (think: along the equator).\u00a0 Then lay the half of the onion down and make thin (1\/4″) cuts from top to bottom.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/4 cup (\u00bd stick) unsalted butter
\n5-6 small to medium-sized onions (approximately 2#), sliced thin **
\n2 tablespoons chopped garlic
\n1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
\nKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
\n1 cup red wine, or additional cup of broth
\n3 tablespoons flour
\n2 quarts broth (beef, chicken, or veggie)
\n1 loaf French, or Italian, bread
\n3\/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (traditionally Gruyere is used; pricey!\u00a0 I use Jarlsberg)
\n1\/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n

Melt the stick of butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.\u00a0 Add all the onions, the herbs and a few grinds of salt and pepper.\u00a0 Stir well making sure to thoroughly coat all of the onions with the butter. Now just allow the onions to cook; occasionally, give a thorough stir up from the bottom of the pan.\u00a0 After 10 minutes, turn the heat down just a bit.\u00a0 The onions will need to cook for an additional 20 minutes or so; during the last minute or two, stir in the chopped garlic.\u00a0 You will see the onions getting very soft and turning a light brown.\u00a0 This is called caramelization.\u00a0 Do Not Let Burn<\/strong><\/em>…just brown…this is where the majority of all the yummy flavor of the soup will come from.<\/p>\n

Add the wine and raise the heat to bring to a quick boil.\u00a0 Immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer until the wine has evaporated and the onions appear almost dry, about 5 minutes.\u00a0 Dust the onions with the flour; give them a stir.\u00a0 Cook for 5 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Now slowly add in the broth, and raise the heat to bring the soup back to a simmer; cook for 15 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n

When you’re ready to eat, preheat the broiler.\u00a0 Cut the bread on the diagonal into 1″ slices that will fit into your soup bowl or mug.\u00a0 Place the bread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle the slices with the cheeses (mound it up!) and broil until bubbly and golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes. Watch they don\u2019t burn!\u00a0 I usually make a few extra for dipping.<\/p>\n

Ladle the soup into the bowls and float the bread slice on top.\u00a0 Voila!<\/i>\u00a0 French Onion Soup!<\/i><\/p>\n

God loves you!\u00a0 (Don\u2019t ever forget that!)<\/p>\n

\u2665 coleen<\/p>\n

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For all the Julia Child fans, I give you Julia at her best\u2014she always gives wonderful tips and ideas!\u00a0 My favorite here is how to get the onion-y smell off your hands!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/video.pbs.org\/video\/2261536742\/<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

** Here is a tutorial about all types of onion cuts, if you would like to check it out: HOW TO CUT ONIONS<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you would like to send a personal message to Coleen, in regards to this blog, please email her at: Coleen@girlfriendscoffeehour.com<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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