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French Onion Soup Recipe

French Onion Soup Recipe: Rich and Comforting

Rich French onion soup with cheesy baguette topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large yellow onions sliced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 baguette slices
  • 1 ½ cups Gruyère cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Optional: Thyme sprigs
  • Suggested Pairings: Salad wine

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter and oil; cook onions with salt, pepper, and sugar for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute; add wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove thyme and bay leaf.
  • Broil baguette slices for 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Ladle soup into crocks, top with baguette and cheeses; broil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Garnish with thyme; serve with salad and wine.

Notes

  • Caramelize onions slowly.
  • Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Try a vegetarian variation.
  • Pair with bread.