6 onion soup croutes Recipes

ripe tomatoes, roma, red onion, quartered, garlic cloves, pealed, left whole, chicken stock or 1 2/3 cups vegetable stock, sun-dried tomato paste, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, fresh basil leaf (small handful, plus extra for garnish ), salt, pepper, toasted cheese , croutes, to serve, creme fraiche, to serve

unsalted butter, pearl onion, sliced thin, leeks, sliced thin (white and pale green parts), minced scallion (white parts , save the greens for the croutes), minced shallot, minced garlic, grated ginger, flour, chicken stock or 7 cups vegetable stock, dry vermouth, apple cider, french bread, soft mild goat cheese, snipped scallion top, black pepper

butter, sliced onions (about 2 large), garlic, sliced, brown sugar, dried thyme, bay leaf, sliced small mushrooms, salt, pepper, dry sherry or 1/3 cup wine, sodium-reduced beef broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, shredded swiss-style cheese, baguette

head broccoli (i doubled this and used twice the broccoli), onion, chopped, butter, melted, potato (cut in 1 inch cubes ), flour, chicken broth, whipping cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese or 1 cup smoked, frozen puff pastry shells, thawed, egg, beaten