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Madeira Onion Soup
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 135 Minutes
Ready In: 155 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons golden raisins
5 cups beef stock
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sercial madeira
Directions:
1. Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat, add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and saute until very soft and golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Add the cloves, paprika, raisins, and stock, cover and simmer 1 hour.
2. Remove cover and simmer 30 more minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the hot soup stock into the yolks while beating to temper them, then add the yolks to the soup. Stir and simmer the soup for 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
3. Stir in the Madeira. To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls and serve with bread.
By RecipeOfHealth.com