French Onion Soup VI

Beef rib bones form the stock for this onion soup seasoned with soy-based seasoning and topped with a garlic, paprika crouton and shredded mozzarella.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 442 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 3 pounds racked beef ribs
• 5 red onions, sliced
• 1 ounce soy based liquid seasoning
• 6 slices French bread
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven broiler.

Step 2

Place beef ribs in a large stock pot over medium heat. Brown on all sides. Cover with water and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.

Step 3

Remove meat and bones to a cutting board to cool. Introduce onions, beef broth and salt to the rib water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.

Step 4

When the bones are cool enough to handle, remove the meat with a knife. Finely chop the meat and add to the soup.

Step 5

After an hour of simmering, season the soup with the liquid seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 30 minutes more.

Step 6

Cut French bread in slices that will fit in your serving bowls. Place slices on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder and paprika. Place under preheated broiler until browned, 2 to 10 minutes.

Step 7

Ladle soup into 6 ovenproof serving bowls. Lay one crouton over each serving. Top with mozzarella. Place bowls on a sturdy baking sheet and place under broiler to melt cheese, 1 minutes. Serve at once.