French Vegetable Soup

Need to use up those veggies in the fridge? This recipe combines the classic flavors of French onion soup while making use of your leftovers.

• 4-5 cups of onions or other vegetables (I used 2 onions, cabbage, carrots, and celery)
• 5 cups beef stock
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 2 tbsp butter 
• 1 cup red wine
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp flour 
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Heel of bread, cut into cubes
• 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, gruyer, and parmesan work well)
• Chopped green onions

Melt butter in saucepan, then add onions or other vegetables.  Stir in seasonings and garlic, let cook for 3-5 minutes.  Mix in flour and add the wine, bringing mix to a simmer for 20 minutes.  Add beef stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.  Ladle soup into bowls and top with cubed bread, then add a layer of shredded cheese on top. Place under broiler until the top becomes golden brown and crispy.  Garnish with green onions, cracked pepper, and nutmeg.