French Onion Soup is the Perfect Warmup on Cold Winter Nights

Warm hearty soups are the perfect compliment to cold winter nights. Try this tasty soup to fill you up and keep you warm.

French Onion Soup

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups sliced onions
• 1 quart beef broth
• 2 tablespoons dry red wine (I used leftover Chianti)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices bread 
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese 

Directions:

1. Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and saute till they brown or carmelize.
2. Add beef broth, dry red wine and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 30 minutes.
3. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
4. Place bowls on a cookie sheet. Using a ladle, pour the soup into the bowls (make sure they are oven safe).
5. Place one slice of bread on top of each bowl of soup.
6. Layer each slice of bread with a slice of mozzarella and top with a teaspoon of Romano cheese.
7. Place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese bubbles and browns slightly.
8. Place on stove and let bowls cool to the touch before eating.

When you're cooking, keep in mind to save leftovers like bread and onions. I freeze everything, label and keep in the freezer for future recipes. Be savvy and save money!

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