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Elevate Your Comfort Food with French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 slices of baguette toasted
  • 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Cook the onions until they turn a deep golden brown (about 30-40 minutes).
  4. Add the sugar and stir well to incorporate.
  5. Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  6. Add the beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf, then bring to a simmer.
  7. Let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
  8. Preheat your broiler while you prepare the baguette slices.
  9. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, place a slice of toasted baguette on each, and top with cheese.
  10. Broil the bowls for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.