Description
Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sugar
4 cups beef broth (or a mix of beef and chicken broth)
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
1 baguette, sliced
2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded (or Swiss cheese)
Instructions:
Caramelize the Onions:
In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, for about 30-40 minutes.
Sprinkle in the sugar halfway through to help with caramelization.
Add Garlic & Flour:
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Sprinkle flour over onions, stir well, and cook for 2-3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Deglaze & Simmer:
Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
Add broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
Prepare the Bread:
Preheat the oven broiler.
Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden.
Assemble & Broil:
Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.
Top each bowl with a toasted baguette slice and generous amounts of Gruyère cheese.
Place bowls under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve Hot:
Garnish with a sprig of thyme and serve immediately!
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