Wednesday, January 30, 2013

French Onion Soup

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Medium Onions, thinly sliced
1 Container Fresh Sliced Mushrooms
1 tsp Mustard Seed
1 tsp Celery Seed
1 tsp Thyme
Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
4 Cups Vegetable Broth
1 Cup Red Wine
Swiss Cheese

Heat oil over medium heat in a soup pot.  Add onions and saute until golden brown and they start to caramelize.  Add mushrooms and spices and stir to combine.  Saute for a few minutes until mushrooms are moist and spices are fragrant.  Add vegetable broth and wine.  Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer.  Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.  Turn on the broiler.  Ladel soup into oven proof ramekins and top with swiss cheese.  Broil for a couple minutes, watching carefully not to burn the cheese.  Remove when cheese is bubbly and starts to brown. (Omit cheese for a vegan option)