FRENCH ONION SOUP

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:32:55 GMT

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice the onions:

Begin caramelizing the onions with olive oil and butter:

Step 2

Increase the heat to medium high. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the butter and cook, stirring often, until the onions start to brown, about 20 to 40 minutes. The amount of time will vary depending on your pot, stove, and onions.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add the onions and mix well. Cook the onions and stir often for 15 minutes or until softened. Add the butter and and continue to cook onions for about 30 minutes until onions start to develop more color and begin caramelization. Add salt + sugar + minced garlic. Continue cooking until onions are browned. The KEY with this is being patient until onions develop desired caramelization.

Step 4

Slowly add in wine to deglaze the pot and scrape the sides of the pot, continuing to caramelize onions.

Step 5

Once onions are caramelized, add stock, bay leaves, thyme, and 1 tsp salt.

Step 6

Keep at low heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Slice French baguette. Place on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake at 350 until golden brown. Shred gruyere cheese and set aside.

Step 8

For serving- get an oven safe soup bowl. Use a ladle to add soup to bowl. Add french baguette slices on top (depending on soup bowl). then go in with grated gruyere cheese.

Step 9

Place in the oven and broil until cheese is golden brown, will only take a couple of minutes.

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