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Classic French Onion Soup

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A comforting bowl of classic French onion soup with caramelized onions, beef broth, and melted Gruyère cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 8 slices of baguette
  • 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onions: Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, preparing the base for caramelizing the onions.
  2. Caramelize the onions: Add sliced onions and sugar, cooking slowly until the onions turn a deep golden brown and caramelize, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  3. Deglaze the pot: Pour in the dry white wine and cook for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot to release all flavorful browned bits.
  4. Simmer the flavors: Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 30 minutes to deepen flavors.
  5. Prepare the baguette: Preheat the oven to broil. Toast the baguette slices until golden brown, either in the oven or a toaster.
  6. Assemble the soup: Remove the bay leaf from the soup and ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Place a slice of toasted baguette on top of each bowl and sprinkle generously with grated Gruyère cheese.
  7. Broil until golden: Place the bowls under the broiler and broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Carefully remove from oven and serve immediately while hot and melty.

Notes

Serve with a green salad or crispy white wine like Sauvignon Blanc. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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