French Onion Soup

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 bag Pioneer® Roast Beef Gravy Mix (94544)
  2. 1 cup Butter substitute
  3. 7 lbs. Yellow onions, thinly sliced
  4. 2 Baguettes, cut into 3/4-inch slices, toasted
  5. 1 1/2 lbs. shredded Gruyere cheese
  6. 1 bunch Thyme, chopped, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Melt butter substitute over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until caramelized, about 45-50 minutes.
  2. Bring 5 quarts of water to a full rolling boil.
  3. Combine 1 quart of cool tap water and 1 package of Gravy Mix in a separate container. Mix with a wire whisk until lump-free.
  4. Pour the water and Gravy Mix blend into boiling water.
  5. Stir until gravy returns to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in caramelized onions. Pour soup into serving container and maintain internal gravy temperature at 165°F during service.
  7. Pour soup into 8 oz. heat-proof soup bowls. Garnish with 2 slices of toasted bread and sprinkle with 1 oz. of cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and light golden-brown. Garnish with thyme.

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