Recipe
Classic French Onion Soup
This rich, flavorful, classic french onion soup is easy-to-make with caramelized onions, beef broth, toasty bread and melty cheese. Perfect weeknight meal or for date night in!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 4 cups beef stock
- 4 slices thick crusty bread
- 2 cups gruyere, grated
Instructions
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In a large pot or dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat then add onions. Sauté until onions are soft, golden brown and caramelized, approximately 20-30 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Add white and red wines then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, remove thyme and bay leaf then add in beef stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes. Re-season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
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Preheat broiler. Place oven safe ramekins or cast iron cocottes in a baking tray. Divide soup into each one then top with a slice of thick crusty bread and grated cheese.
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Place under broiler on high for about 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!
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