
46
SOUPS
47
SALADS
4
POUNDS (1.8 KG) YELLOW
ONIONS, PEELED
1
CUP (250 ML) (½ POUND;
2 STICKS) UNSALTED
BUTTER
2
TEASPOONS (10 ML)
KOSHER SALT, DIVIDED
1
TEASPOON (5 ML) FRESHLY
GROUND BLACK PEPPER,
DIVIDED
20
OUNCES (567 G) GRUYÈRE
2
TABLESPOONS (30 ML)
UNBLEACHED, ALL-
PURPOSE FLOUR
3
QUARTS (2.8 L) BEEF OR
VEAL STOCK
2
TABLESPOONS (30 ML)
FRESH THYME
2
BAY LEAVES
2
CUPS (500 ML) DRY SHERRY
1
BAGUETTE, CUT INTO
½-INCH (1.25 CM) SLICES
Makes 20 servings
Approximate preparation time: about 2½ hours
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the
large work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor and slice
the onions.
Melt the butter in an 8-quart (7.6 L) stockpot placed over low
heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) of both the salt and pepper. Let the onions
cook until deeply caramelized, about 1½ hour.
While the onions are cooking, replace the slicing disc with the
reversible shredding disc on the medium shredding side to
shred the Gruyère; reserve in the bowl.
Once onions have cooked, stir in the flour and cook for about
1 to 2 minutes. Add the stock, thyme and bay leaves.
Increase the temperature to medium high and bring the
mixture to a simmer. Add the sherry and return to a simmer.
Reduce the temperature to low and let cook for 50 minutes.
Stir in remaining salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning
accordingly.
While soup is cooking, lightly toast the baguette slices under
a broiler; reserve. Once soup is ready, place in individual,
ovenproof crocks and place the bread slices over soup and
top with the reserved Gruyère. Broil until the cheese is
completely melted and browned. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving [1 cup (250 ml]:
Calories 311 (53% from fat)
|
carb. 21g
|
pro. 13g
|
fat 19g
|
sat. fat 11g
|
chol. 54mg
|
sod. 806mg
|
calc. 318mg
|
fiber 2g
Homemade veal stock really adds to the flavour of the rich soup . But if
you have a store-bought stock, make sure that it is a high-quality brand .
FRENCH ONION SOUP
CHOPPED SALAD
This delicious, garden-fresh salad is always a big hit .
3
CELERY STALKS, CUT INTO
1-INCH (2.5 CM) PIECES
3
MEDIUM CARROTS (ABOUT
4 OUNCES (115 G) ), CUT
INTO 1-INCH (2.5 CM)
PIECES
1
RED ONION, CUT INTO
1-INCH (2.5 CM) PIECES
1
CUP (250 ML) FLAT-LEAF
PARSLEY
8
SCALLIONS, TRIMMED AND
CUT INTO 1-INCH (2.5 CM)
PIECES
1
CUCUMBER (ABOUT
12 OUNCES (340 G) ), CUT
INTO 1-INCH (2.5 CM)
PIECES
1
POUND (500 G) RIPE
TOMATOES, CUT INTO
1-INCH (2.5 CM) PIECES
2
CUPS (500 ML) CORN, FRESH
OR FROZEN (THAWED)
1
CAN [19 OUNCES (540 G)]
CHICKPEAS
¾
TEASPOON (3.75 ML)
KOSHER SALT
½
TEASPOON (2 ML) FRESHLY
GROUND BLACK PEPPER
¼
CUP(50 ML) HERBED
VINAIGRETTE
(SEE PAGE 25)
Makes 12 cups (2.7 L)
Approximate preparation time: 20 to 25 minutes,
including vinaigrette
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work
bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Add the celery,
carrots, onion, parsley and scallions and pulse to chop,
about 10 pulses. Remove and place vegetables into a large
mixing bowl. Add the cucumber to the work bowl and pulse
to roughly chop, 5 pulses, and add to mixing bowl. Roughly
chop the tomatoes by pulsing them with 5 pulses and add
to the mixing bowl with the corn and chickpeas. Toss all
ingredients together with salt, pepper and vinaigrette. Taste
and adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup (250 ml) ):
Calories 140 (28% from fat)
|
carb. 23g
|
pro. 5g
|
fat 5g
|
sat. fat 1g
|
chol. 0mg
|
sod. 342mg
|
calc. 53mg
|
fiber 5g