Featured Recipe
Name of Dish: Low-Fat Roasted Onion-Garlic Soup
Type of Dish: California Garlic Soups & Stews
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 3 Spanish onions, cut in 1/2 lengthwise then thinly sliced
- 3 large shallots, cut in half
- 1 head fresh CHRISTOPHER RANCH California Garlic, cloves separated, peeled and cut in half (large)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Preparation:
Set oven rack at lowest level, preheat to 450 degrees. Combine onions, shallots, garlic and oil in large shallow roasting pan. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until onions are golden brown.
Remove from oven and pour in 1 cup of chicken broth.
Stir liquid in pan, scraping the bottom to loosen and dissolve caramelized bits.
Transfer the onion mixture to a soup pot and add brandy, thyme and remaining broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve topped with Parmesan and perhaps some toasted French bread