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French Onion Soup

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70 min
4 servings
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As the evenings draw in and the chill starts to tingle at your toes, nothing welcomes the night like a steaming bowl of French Onion Soup. In my kitchen, it starts with thinly sliced onions that caramelize slowly in the pot, their sugars unfolding into a deep golden blush. These sweet threads bathe in a robust beef broth, brightened just so by a whisper of thyme and a bay leaf's subtle magic. And what could crown such luxurious simplicity better than a toasted slice of baguette smothered in bubbling Gruyère cheese? Whether it’s your solace after a bustling day or the heart of your dinner table shared with loved ones, this soup isn't just food; it's comfort ladled straight into your bowl.

What you need?

unsalted butter4 tablespoons' unsalted butter
olive oil2 tablespoons' olive oil
sugar1 teaspoon' sugar
pepperto taste pepper
minced garlic1 tablespoon minced garlic
white wine1/2 cup white wine
beef broth6 cups beef broth
dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
saltto taste salt
baguette slices4' baguette slices
grated Gruyère cheese1 cup' grated Gruyère cheese
onions5 large' onions
bay leaf1 bay leaf

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Let's bring that comforting warmth to your kitchen with a pot of French Onion Soup serving four. The aroma of caramelized onions mingling with savory broth is sure to make you feel right at home. Time to dive into creating this cozy classic!

Steps to follow

1
chop
15 minutes

Thinly slice the onions.

4 tablespoons'
2 tablespoons'
5 large'
1 teaspoon'
1 teaspoon'
2
cook
40 minutes

In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, sugar, and salt, cooking until onions are deeply caramelized.

1 tablespoon
1/2 cup
3
sauté
2 minutes

Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for 2 minutes before deglazing the pot with the white wine.

1/2 teaspoon
to taste
to taste
4
simmer
30 minutes

Add beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5
broil
5 minutes

Toast slices of baguette, then float them on top of the soup in oven-safe bowls. Generously top with Gruyère cheese and broil until bubbly and golden brown.

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