You’re such a patient, cheerful group over here at sfgirlbybay I’m betting that you’ll indulge me for just a moment. I want to tell you how to make soup.

You choose some ingredients. Saute some aromatics – like onions, garlic, ginger – in a bit of oil or butter, add broth or water or maybe some wine, add vegetables and/or starches – (adding longer cooking ones first), cook until everything is done, and then perhaps garnish with a little something fresh – herbs, a bit of cream, or cheese.

That really is all there is too it, but, if you want a bit more guidance, and this awesomely tasty and delightfully sweet cider onion soup with camembert toasts looks good, I beg you to please, check out the recipe and make it. Or, play with it and report back. Did you change the cheese? Add more veggies? Use red wine? Let us know just how adventurous you get!

(And if you do make onion soup, and all that slicing has you worried, be sure to check out this guide to slicing onions like a pro.)

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