Onion Soup With Gorgonzola Toast

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Ingredients

3 lrg Onions, chopped

4 Garlic cloves minced

3 tablespoons Butter

2 tablespoons Flour

1 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves

7 cups Rich beef stock

1 tablespoon Tomato paste

Salt and pepper to taste

2 ounces Gorgonzola

4 slc French bread, toasted

Preparation

Onion soup is a classic example of caramelization as a flavour enhancer.

This soup gets an added flavor boost from the garnish-a slice of gorgonzola topped bread.

Cook onions and garlic in a large, heavy, covered soup pot over moderate heat until they release their moisture, about 10 minutes. Add butter and cook uncovered, until onions are a rich golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add flour and thyme and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Add stock and tomato paste. Simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Place a 1/2-ounce slice of Gorgonzola on each piece of toast and run under the broiler for 1 minute, or until the cheese is bubbly. Ladle soup into warmed bowls and float a gorgonzola toast on top of each.