Smoked Pork Bone French Onion Bliss
Smoked Pork Bone French Onion Bliss
ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound smoked pork bones
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 8 slices French baguette
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sugar, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- 2.
Stir in smoked paprika and thyme, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 3.
Add the smoked pork bones to the pot, then pour in the white wine and simmer for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- 4.
Add beef broth and water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 5.
Preheat the broiler. While the soup simmers, toast the baguette slices until golden brown.
- 6.
Remove the pork bones and discard or shred any meat into the soup for added flavor.
- 7.
Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, topping each with a slice of toasted baguette and a generous amount of Gruyère cheese.
- 8.
Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- 9.
Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.