Longhorn Steakhouse French Onion Soup

[Hotrod]

 I love my French Onion Soup..  And for me one of my favorites was always at longhorns..  So I tried it.. And Nailed It!! And for the record.. I logged 3 miles on the pavement before I ate it

Longhorn Steakhouse Copycat Recipe

Serves 4-6

6 large red or yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced.
olive oil
1/4 teaspoon of sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups of beef stock
1/2 cup of dry vermouth or dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon of dry thyme
Salt and pepper
8 slices of toasted French bread
1 1/2 cups of grated Swiss cheese with a little grated Parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, saute the onions in the olive oil on medium high heat until well browned, but not burned, about 30-40 minutes (or longer). Add the sugar about 10 minutes into the process to help with the caramelization.

Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the stock, vermouth or wine, bay leaf, and thyme. Cover partially and simmer until the flavors are well blended, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaf.

To serve you can either use individual oven-proof soup bowls or one large casserole dish. Ladle the soup into the bowls or casserole dish. Cover with the toast and sprinkle with cheese. Put into the broiler for 10 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the cheese bubbles and is slightly browned. Serve immediately.

Notes:  The trick to a great French onion soup is starting with good stock.The French onion soup at Longhorn Steakhouse is made with sirloin beef stock. You can make a delicious soup  stock from the leftover bones of roast. Another important element is the proper caramelization of the onions. Caramelizing onions take at least thirty minutes of slow cooking the onions over medium high heat. The browning, or caramelizing, of the onions brings out the sweetness in them.

[Eng 94]

I love French Onion Soup too. Thanks for the Recipe.

[Reckless]

Will have to give that a try!! 

[IrishAyes]

Sounds like it's worth a try. But I don't believe you drove three miles on the pavement before you ate it. 

[Hunter 2]

Thanks Rod.
I'll have to try some.  You should send that to Capt.Bob P , Maybe he will allow it on the boat.

[Hotrod]

Sounds like it's worth a try. But I don't believe you drove three miles on the pavement before you ate it. 

[Still Running]

 

[wb]

since when are you a beef stock and caramel expert???   

that sounds delicious 

[Wreckfish]

Rod, wouldn't it be easier if you made a big batch and invited everybody over. I'll bring my own spoon. 

[Bucktail]

Sounds like it's worth a try. But I don't believe you drove three miles on the pavement before you ate it. 

How many cigarettes does it take to go 3 miles?

[Hotrod]

For.. your information.. I have cut down to about 10 Cigs.. a day..from 40!  The Vapor Stick it working well for me..

[Hotrod]

Rod, wouldn't it be easier if you made a big batch and invited everybody over. I'll bring my own spoon. 

  No... 

[Bucktail]

For.. your information.. I have cut down to about 10 Cigs.. a day..from 40!  The Vapor Stick it working well for me..

 

[Eng 94]

Phil we could do something here if ya want just say the word. It's an easy recipe. But I ain't invitin everyone. Oh and don't forget yer spoon.

[Reckless]

For.. your information.. I have cut down to about 10 Cigs.. a day..from 40!  The Vapor Stick it working well for me..

I was smoking 2.5 packs a day. I am down to 5 cigs a day. Vapor works!!

[Hotrod]

For.. your information.. I have cut down to about 10 Cigs.. a day..from 40!  The Vapor Stick it working well for me..

I was smoking 2.5 packs a day. I am down to 5 cigs a day. Vapor works!!

Yes it does.  My only hard time is with my coffee.. but Now.  I had a drop of coffee Vape.. to my menthol.. and it's like I'm drinking coffee and smoking a cig   It did take me a few months to get this far..  Hopefully soon I'll just stop buying them

[Eng 94]

I quit smoking Cigarets 38 years ago, then went to a pipe then cigars and chew. Had a heart attack in 2001. Doctor asked me if I smoked. I said I quit when I was 30 and just sorta smoke now. He asked what I meant. I said well, I puff on a pipe and smoke Cigars...but I don't inhale.

He said. "So you Smoke". Anything that goes in your mouth goes into your blood stream. DON'T SMOKE! ANYTHING.

By the way how much are Cigarets now? They were .50C when I was smoking.