Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 medium onions
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 6 cup Beef stock
  • 1 ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 baguette (cut into slices)
  • 3 cup provolone cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tbsp chives
  • 1 garlic clove

Method

  • To caramelize the onions.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a large heavy bottomed Dutch oven or saucepan over low heat.
  • Add onions.
  • Cook onions stirring regularly until onions are dark golden brown color, about 45 minutes
  • Increase heat to medium.
  • Add rosemary and flour.
  • Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in red wine.
  • Let reduce for 5 to 10 minutes then add beef stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Finish with fresh ground pepper.
  • Brush slices with olive oil and toast under broiler until lightly golden.
  • Rub with garlic.
  • Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls.
  • Top each with toasted bread and provolone cheese.
  • Broil until cheese melts and bubbles, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped chives