UncleDoug Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 Everybody who has responded: My 84 year old mother, who insists on reading every post and reply, put it best: "Doug, these are really, really nice people! How did you find them? I cannot believe that there are so many strangers who would take the time to write such supportive things. It's almost like they were family. You really aren't alone with something like this, are you?" "No, mom", I answered, "you're not. But it seems that wherever you are, and whenever you're ready, they find you." Old Eastern saying: "When the student is ready, the teacher will come." As a Thank-you, I'm sending along a recipe for onion soup. I know, I know. But I'm sure that soon you'll be sharing it's love with others (usually, about an hour after you've eaten). It has certainly taught our family the meaning of togetherness under difficult circumstances. After all, feeding onion soup to an 84 year old can only be compared with serving chili to a baby. Confucious say . . . oh, never mind. Uncle Doug Creamy Onion Soup Outback Restaurant 2 large sweet onions; sliced and quartered 2 Tbsp butter ¼ cup Wondra flour 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth 1 tsp sage 1 10.75 oz can French onion soup 1 10.75 oz can cream of celery soup 1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup 1 pint (16 oz) whipping cream (or ½ and ½) 1 8 oz pkg Colby/Monterey jack grated cheese fresh ground pepper Melt butter in large soup pot. Add onions and sauté over medium heat until soft and transparent. Add sage; stir. Add flour and stir until thoroughly mixed and roux is formed. Add chicken broth all at once and continue stirring until thick and bubbly. Add cream, pepper, French onion, celery and chicken soups; stir until mixed and heated through. Blend in cheese. Serve with croutons or crusty bread. Serves 6-8 I had this soup at the Outback restaurant one night at a company dinner. It was by far the best part of the meal. I searched the internet for a ‘copycat’ recipe, and although I found several, I developed this one as a quick and easy version. Tastes very close to the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Great bump...let us all remember what a great guy he was! Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I did not know of Uncle doug but am sad to hear of his passing. My heartfelt condolences go to the family. I willsay an extra prayer tonite for every member of his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I'm saddened by his passing. I'll make onion soup in his honor. My condolences to his family. They have suffered a tremendous loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thanks for deciding to make the onion soup in Unccadoug's honor, Sheri. Do you think you can share the love from Michigan all the way to mid Minnesota? In honor of Uncle Doug, do try! I know he would love it! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Uncle Doug, We miss you Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 In honor od Uncle Doug, I'm going to try his recipe this weekend. What a wonderful friend he was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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