what's cooking wednesday - canadian onion soup

What can I say? It's cold outside. That means it's time for soup.



Canadian Onion Soup

3 tbsp canola oil
4 lbs sweet onions thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 carton (900ml) beef broth
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
salt and pepper
6 slices baguette, toasted
2 cups shredded old cheddar

Heat oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes or until caramelized. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in maple syrup.

Add broth and half of thyme, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat boiler.

Divide soup between 6 oven proof bowls. Top wit toast slices and equal amounts of cheese. Broil for 2 -3 minutes or until cheese melts and lightly browns. Garnish with thyme and serve.

Recipe Notes: Well this was different. We both actually enjoyed the first few bites, but the more you ate the more the maple syrup became the dominant taste. If I were to make it again I would cut the syrup by half, at least. Odds are that won't be an issue since we both agreed there was no real need to mess with a classic.

What is What's Cooking Wednesday and how can I play?

What's cooking Wednesday was born out of a desire to get out of that what's for dinner rut. Playing is easy, on Wednesday post a recipe that has been tried and tested by you and then pop over here and add your name to the Mr. Linky. When entering your name also add the name of the recipe in brackets and make sure you link to your What's Cooking Wednesday post and not just your blog's front page.

So for example I would write Shan (Speedy Chicken Stir Fry) in the name section. For the URL section I would post this: http://shanrev.blogspot.com/2007/10/whats-cooking-wednesday-speedy-chicken.html

I'll let you in on a little secret. Much to Kaffy's chagrin, my WCW recipes are almost never made on a Wednesday. So feel free to cook and photograph whenever you have time and join us posting on Wednesday.