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Page Contents:
-Onion Soup Bowls
-Soup Bowls
-Tureens
-Porcelain Soup Spoon
-Soup Sock
-French Onion Soup Recipe
Related Pages:
-Ladles
-Ceramics Guide
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Some notes on ceramics.
Porcelain is clay which, when fired,
becomes very hard and strong and usually translucent. Porcelain is normally
very white and has a very smooth surface. Porcelain clays lack iron
impurities and are ground to very fine particle sizes, which contributes to
their higher density.
Stoneware is high fired ceramics
often made of clays that are not highly refined. Stoneware can be brown,
buff or white. Stoneware commonly has some specks and some particulate
material such as sand or fine grog. Stoneware is vitreous or semi-vitreous,
not translucent.
Earthenware is a clay fired at low
temperatures where it does not become vitreous. Earthenware is porous and
therefore not as strong as stoneware and porcelain. Earthenware glazes are
usually very bright colored and if the glazes are properly chosen,
earthenware can be quite strong and functional.
All ceramics have spots on them that
are not glazed. During the firing process, the area that rests on the
surface of the kiln remains bare. The most expensive ceramics sit on the
points of little stands in a kiln, so that more of the surface will take the
glaze; the spots are evident if you look closely or run your hand along the
bottom.
Though porcelain can easily take the temperature and harsh detergents of
a dishwasher, we recommend washing most of them by hand, to prevent
accidental damage from other utensils beating against them in the
dishwasher.
Because of the dense nature of porcelain, discoloration of bare spots can
usually be cleaned with detergent and nylon scrubber.
More information on our Ceramics
page.
On Capacity Indicated Below. For
comparison purposes, capacity is listed at the maximum fill level, up to the
rim. The practical capacity is usually less; on small utensils, like the
soup bowls below, deduct 2-3 ounces from the capacity listed; on larger
utensils, like soup tureens, deduct 1-2 cups or more from the capacity
listed. |
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Two Tone Brown Ceramic Covered French
Onion Soup Bowls,
Set of 4
$25.99 Set
#18427
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14 oz. capacity,
7-3/4" long to handle,
5" belly,
2-3/4" high,
4" high to top of lid,
Traditional ceramics,
Oven use only
 Made in
China |
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White Ceramic Covered Onion Soup Bowls,
Set
of 4
$24.99 Set
#18410
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14 oz capacity,
5-1/4" diameter,
2-5/8" high,
4" high to top of lid,
4 bowls with covers,
Off-white glazed ceramics,
Freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe
Made in
China |
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Terra Ceramic Covered Onion Soup Bowls,
Set
of 4
$24.99 Set
#18412
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14 oz capacity,
5-1/4" diameter,
2-5/8" high,
4" high to top of lid,
4 bowls with covers,
Glazed ceramics,
Off-white interior, terracotta color exterior,
Freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe
Made in
China |
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White Porcelain Soup Crock With Side
Handle
$6.99
#120752
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14 oz capacity up to rim,
8-1/2" long to handle,
4-1/2" diameter across top,
2-3/8" high,
White porcelain,
Oven, microwave, dishwasher safe
Made in
China |
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Lions Head White Porcelain Soup Bowls,
Set of 2
$13.99 Set
#4469
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12 oz capacity,
3.25" high,
4.5" belly,
Lion's heads on opposite sides,
Freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe,
Made in China |
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Lion's Head Porcelain Soup Bowl, Cobalt
Blue
$6.99
#98618
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16 oz capacity,
3-3/8" high,
4-1/2" belly,
Porcelain,
Blue outside, white inside,
Head "handles" on opposite sides
Made in China |
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White Porcelain Lotus Bowl, 4.5"
$2.99
#120288
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4-3/8" diameter,
2-3/8" high,
White porcelain,
Oven, microwave, freezer, dishwasher safe
Made in
China |
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Blue Carp Round Porcelain Bowl, 8oz
$2.99
#1929
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8 oz capacity,
2-1/2" high,
4-5/8" diameter,
White porcelain with hand painted design |
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White Porcelain 14 Oz Soup Mugs,
Set
of 4
$11.99 Set
#5656
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14 oz capacity,
3.2" high,
3.9" top diameter,
Heavy white porcelain,
Freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe,
Made in China |
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4-Pc Porcelain Soup Tureen Set
$59.99
#4929
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3-1/2 qt capacity,
8-1/2" high,
11-1/2" handle to handle,
10-3/4" dish,
11" long ladle,
White porcelain
Made in
China |
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Porcelain Soup Spoon
$1.99 each
#98612
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5.5" long,
2" wide bowl,
Made in
China |
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Soup Socks, Set of 3
$2.99
#6474
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Cotton mesh bags for boiling and steaming,
Place poultry, beef, seafood, vegetables, etc in a Soup Sock, tie a knot
in the open end, place in pot with soup, remove, drain and cut open or
discard
 Made in USA |
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French Onion Soup
Recipe for 6 to 8 persons:
Tip: To speed preparation, have all ingredients measured and all
utensils ready before starting.
4 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Lbs. Onions, thinly sliced (about 7 cups)
1 Teaspoon Salt
3 Tablespoons Flour
2 Qts. Beef Stock (fresh or canned)
or 2 Qts. Water and 8 Bouillon Cubes
1 Clove Garlic
1 Teaspoon Sugar
Parsley
Thyme
1 Cup Dry White Wine (optional)
Splash of Cognac (optional)
French Bread sliced in 1" thick pieces
1/4 Lb. Swiss Gruyere or Mozzarella Cheese (or combination)
6-8 Qt. sauce pot
4 Qt. sauce pan
Stirring spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Scale (optional but recommended)
Cookie sheet or jelly roll pan
Basting brush
Ladle
Small bowls for ingredients
Melt butter in large sauce pot.
Add 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
Stir in onions, salt, sugar and garlic.
Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes or until onions
are golden brown.
Sprinkle flour over onions and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
In a separate sauce pan, heat stock to simmering (or combine water and
bouillon cubes and cook until dissolved.)
Add wine and cognac.
Stir hot stock into the onions.
Simmer partially covered for another 30-40 minutes.
While the soup simmers, prepare the bread.
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Place bread on cookie sheets.
Lightly coat both sides of bread with olive oil.
Put in oven for 15 minutes.
Turn slices over and bake for another 15 minutes.
Ladle soup into ovenproof individual bowls.
Top with French bread.
Spread the cheese on top.
Bake for 10-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Serve in bowls. Hot, hot, hot! Enjoy. |
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