Start a tradition! All traditions are the result of a ripple effect whether they are tied to a holiday or are a seemingly original occurrence. Ekitzel didn’t believe her family had any traditions until she started one herself! Now her family gathers for her French Onion Soup every holiday season. What have you done to continue or establish a tradition in your home? Visit FamilySearch to discover how food can help you become better acquainted with your family history!
French Onion Soup
Makes 6–8 servings. Total prep/cook time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
6–8 onions, peeled and sliced
8 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 cup unsweetened grape juice with ¼ cup red wine vinegar
Butter
Salt and pepper
1 baguette, sliced
Gruyere or Swiss Cheese
Directions:
Caramelize onions in sufficient butter in a large stock or soup pot (20–40 mins)
Once the onions are fragrant, translucent, and a bit sweet, add the beef stock and bay leaves. Bring to a strong simmer.
Add juice and vinegar. If the soup tastes lacking in flavor, add a bit more juice and vinegar, simmer for 20 minutes.
Toast baguette slices under the broiler in your oven, 5–7 minutes until dry and slightly golden.
Grate cheese.
After soup is done boiling, remove bay leaves and add salt and pepper to taste.
Distribute in soup bowls that are oven safe.
Top each soup bowl with a slice of toasted baguette and a handful of grated cheese.
Place under the broiler in the oven until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Serve immediately.
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