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French Onion Soup
A classic French onion soup featuring deeply caramelized Spanish onions, rich beef broth, a splash of dry sherry, and a melty topping of Gruyère cheese and toasted baguette croutons. Perfect for a cozy winter meal.
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Critical Success Points
- • Caramelize onions until deep golden‑brown
- • Add flour and cook to form a roux
- • Deglaze with dry sherry
- • Assemble with cheese and broil until bubbly
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil and caramelizing onions can cause burns; handle with care
- • Dry sherry is flammable; keep away from open flame
- • Broiler produces intense heat; use oven mitts when handling crocks
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