French Onion Soup with Golden Gruyère Topping

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French Onion Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring rich, caramelized onions in a savory beef broth topped with a generous layer of melted Gruyère cheese. The combination of tender onions and the deep flavors of the broth makes this soup both hearty and indulgent, while the toasted baguette with bubbly cheese adds the perfect crunch.

  1. Ingredients:
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 6 slices French baguette, toasted
  • 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown. Sprinkle in the sugar to help with caramelization.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to combine, allowing it to cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
  4. Gradually pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the soup to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the broth to reduce slightly.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls and place a slice of toasted baguette on top of each. Sprinkle with the grated Gruyère cheese.
  7. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, with a golden brown top.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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