So French onion soup is another one of those dishes that can be very expensive but doesn't have to be. It is always an elegant meal, and only moderately time consuming. Whether you are pairing it with a grand main course, or it is the main course, just remember to have a little fun with it too!
Ingredients:
1 red onion
1 white onion
1 can beef consume
1/4lb soft white cheese (mozzarella will work fine)
6 slices white bread (preferably a french loaf)
seasoning (see directions)
Serves: 2 for dinner
Time: 1 hour
Directions:
1) Start with a little olive oil or butter in your pan, to help the sliced onions brown. This always take more time than you think-- And being French Onion soup, is really important. Feel free to season as you like as well. Black pepper and a little salt are always good places to start! Garlic and a splash of wine are classics too.
2) While you are turning the onions over until they are soft and well seasoned you can prepare the bread and cheese. The cheese needs to be in large slices, as with the bread. If you have a true French loaf, cut the bread at an angle so make the slices seem larger. I used Italian sliced bread because it was on sale, but any soft white bread will work well enough. Just make sure you cut off the crust!
3) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
4) Add one can of beef consume and 2 cans of water to the cooked onions. You can also preheat the consume mixture in a sauce pan to safe time.
5) Once everything is hot, included the oven, start to layer the bowls with your soup. First add some of the onions and consume to the bottom of the bowl. Then add a piece of the bread. Then cover in cheese slice(s). repeat until the bowl if full. About three slices makes for a filling and beautiful dinner!
6) After you have finished layering the soups, place on a baking sheet and then into the oven! back for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot!
Note: Onions are not traditionally on top of the bread. I just think it's a pretty finish :)
Cost:
onion $0.75
beef consume $1.20
cheese $1.70
bread $0.60
butter $0.10
Total $4.35
Per serving $2.17
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