Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 6 cups julienned yellow onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon fried leaf basil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 gallon chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup grated Maytag White Cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup grated yellow Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 cups cubed French bread, lightly toasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rustic Rub, recipe follows
  • Garnish: 1/4 cup grated Maytag White Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • Essence, recipe follows
  • 8 tablespoons paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne
  • 5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 6 tablespoons salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • In a large saucepot, combine the oil and flour together.
  • Stirring constantly for about 3 to 4 minutes, make a blond roux.
  • Add the onions, salt, cayenne, bay leaves, thyme, oregano and basil.
  • Stirring often, cook for about 10 minutes or until the onions are golden.
  • Add the garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth.
  • Reduce the heat and cook for 1 hour.
  • Add the cheeses, a little at a time, stirring to incorporate.
  • In a mixing bowl toss the bread with the olive oil and Rustic Rub.
  • Reseason if needed.
  • Ladle the soup into the bowl and top with the bread.
  • Garnish with the grated cheese, chives and Essence.
  • Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup