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Food Item: French Onion Soup (courtesy Chef John Folse)<br />
Yield: 6 servings (enough for 20–25 tastings)<br />
Ingredients<br />
1 /4 c (57 g) butter<br />
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil<br />
4 large onions, finely sliced<br />
2 tbsp (28 g) minced garlic<br />
11 /2 tbsp flour (optional)<br />
1 /2 c (240 ml) Pinot Noir<br />
4 c (.95 l) beef broth<br />
2 large bay leaves<br />
Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
6 thick slices French bread<br />
3 /4 c (170 g) grated Swiss cheese<br />
Tasting Exercise Recipes 93<br />
Preparation<br />
In a large cast-iron Dutch oven, heat butter <strong>and</strong> oil together.<br />
Once oil is hot, add onions <strong>and</strong> garlic <strong>and</strong> cook over<br />
medium heat for approximately 30 to 45 minutes,<br />
stirring occasionally, until caramelized but not<br />
burned. For a slightly thicker soup, sprinkle in the<br />
flour <strong>and</strong> blend well. Deglaze with Pinot Noir. Add<br />
broth, bay leaves, <strong>and</strong> salt <strong>and</strong> pepper to taste <strong>and</strong><br />
bring to a rolling boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, <strong>and</strong><br />
cook for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves <strong>and</strong> adjust<br />
seasonings if necessary. Preheat broiler. Place 6 soup<br />
cups on a cookie sheet <strong>and</strong> fill three-quarters full.<br />
Place a slice of French bread on top of each portion of<br />
soup <strong>and</strong> cover evenly with Swiss cheese. Place<br />
under broiler until bread is toasted <strong>and</strong> cheese is fully<br />
melted. Serve immediately.<br />
Says Chef John Folse, ‘‘This classic soup was traditionally the hangover remedy sold in allnight<br />
cafés in Paris. It was thought that the rich beef broth flavored with sautéed onions <strong>and</strong><br />
topped with a hearty crouton would revive revelers in the early hours of the morning following<br />
a night of indulgence.’’ 21<br />
Food Item: Duxelles<br />
Yield: 8 servings (enough for 20–25 tastings)<br />
Ingredients<br />
3 oz (85 g) unsalted butter<br />
1 c (225 g) finely minced onion<br />
4 c (907 g) finely chopped fresh mushrooms<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 1 /2 c (360 ml) white <strong>wine</strong><br />
Salt<br />
Pepper to taste<br />
Preparation<br />
Melt butter over medium heat <strong>and</strong> sauté onion until<br />
transparent. Add the mushrooms <strong>and</strong> garlic <strong>and</strong> cook<br />
for 3–5 minutes. Add white <strong>wine</strong> to the mixture <strong>and</strong><br />
cook over medium-high heat until the liquid has<br />
evaporated. Season to taste with salt <strong>and</strong> pepper. The<br />
mixture can be used immediately or prepared in<br />
advance <strong>and</strong> stored in the refrigerator until ready for<br />
use.<br />
Duxelles are great as a stuffing for chicken, as a topping for beef, fish, or veal, in omelets, or<br />
served on crostini as an appetizer.