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Onion Soup - {Zuppa Di Cipolla}

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Date Added:	February 29, 2008
Calories:	348
Serves:	4
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Italian / Pasta / Pizza, Soups / Stews

Ingredients:

1/2   cup           olive oil
1/4   pound         pancetta or salt pork
5     large         onions
6     cups          Homemade Beef Broth
2     tablespoons   grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
                    Salt
                    Freshly-ground black pepper
4     slices        Italian bread
2     teaspoons     dry sherry
8     slices        Swiss, Gruyere, or Provolone cheese
                    additional cheese grated, if desired

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat, add the pancetta or salt pork, and saute for about 2 minutes. Add the onions, cover the pot, and cook slowly for about 15 minutes, stirring often, until limp. Add the broth and grated cheese, stir well, re-cover the pot, and simmer the soup for about 30 minutes.
In a skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil and fry the bread slices on each side until golden brown. Add additional oil as needed. Drain the bread on brown paper and set aside.
To serve, ladle the soup into individual ovenproof soup bowls. Add 1/2 teaspoon sherry to each bowl. Place a slice of cheese on top of each bowl, then a slice of bread and another slice of cheese. Sprinkle with additional grated cheese, if desired. Place the soup bowls under the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Serve immediately.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Comments: This rich soup is great for a Friday-night supper. It can be ready in less than an hour, assuming you have some beef broth in the freezer. I make it with a combination of beef and veal broth for extra richness.

Notes:
Recipe from "Nella Cucina" by Mary A. Esposito, (Morrow Cookbooks, 1993)

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 348

Calories from Fat 71.3%

Total Fat

28g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

121mg

Carbohydrate

22g

Dietary Fiber

Protein

Points 9

Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch)

Rating: ()

Added On: February 29, 2008

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