* Exported from MasterCook * QUICK GARLIC-ONION SOUP WITH RED-WINE CROUTON Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups Garlic Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- -----GARLIC-ONION SOUP----- 2 lg Garlic cloves 1 1/2 lb Onions (5 medium) 2 1/2 tb Butter 1/4 c Red wine 1/4 ts Dried thyme 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper 1 qt Chicken stock (or canned -chicken broth) -----RED-WINE CROUTONS----- 1/2 Loaf French bread 5 tb Olive oil 1/4 c Red wine 3 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced 2 oz Grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 -cup) GARLIC-ONION SOUP: Peel and mince the garlic. Peel and thinly slice the onions (food processor preferred). Heat the butter in a large, deep skillet. Add garlic and onions; cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, about 8 minutes. Uncover and saute until golden, about 5 minutes longer. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. RED-WINE CROUTONS: Cut the bread on the diagonal into four 1-inch thick slices. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet. Add the bread and saute on both sides until light brown, about 2 minutes. Drizzle the wine and remaining oil over the croutons and top them with the cheese slices. Cover and cook over medium heat until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes. SERVING: Ladle soup into warm soup bowls and top with the croutons. Pass the Parmesan cheese separately. [Cook's magazine; April 1989] Posted by Fred Peters Fidonet COOKING echo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -