Souper Bowl

I know the super bowl is on every boys mind with playoffs going on, but this will keep you happy and full even if your team isn't doing very well.  If you think French Onion Soup seems more daunting to make than getting sacked by a 200 pound football player, think again! It does take longer than the whole super bowl game to make, and those of you with sensitive eyes may be crying harder than Drew Brees fans, but it tastes AMAZING, and is extremely healthy.  

French Onion Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 large red onions, thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon sugar

4 leeks, including the tender green part, sliced thinly

2 cloves garlic, minced

8 cups beef or chicken stock

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

salt and pepper

baguette sliced

shredded jack cheese or shredded gruyere cheese

In a large saucepan saute the onions in oil until wilted (approx. 15 minutes).  Add the leeks and sugar and cook over medium low heat until caramelized.  This take a LONG time (about 45 minutes) so be patient, because this flavor is what makes the soup so wonderful.  Add the garlic, stock, wine and thyme, and simmer for about 30 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.  

Preheat your broiler, and serve portions of soup in oven proof bowls, then place the bread slice and sprinkle (lots) of cheese on top, and put it in the broiler for about two minutes until the cheese is bubbly and brown, and then serve immediately.