French Onion Soup

Tags: #french #soup #onions #cheese #gruyere Serving: 6 portions Total time: 90 minutes

Rich beef broth with caramelized onions topped with melted Gruyère cheese and crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 6 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 60g butter
• 30ml olive oil
• 5g sugar
• 3g salt
• 125ml dry white wine
• 1.5L beef stock
• 15ml fresh thyme leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 thick slices French bread
• 200g Gruyère cheese, grated
• 30g Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps

1. Heat butter and oil in large heavy pot over medium heat
2. Add onions, sugar, and salt
3. Cook onions slowly for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally
4. Continue until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized
5. Add wine and scrape up browned bits from bottom
6. Add stock, thyme, and bay leaves
7. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes
8. Season with salt and pepper
9. Preheat broiler and toast bread slices
10. Ladle soup into oven-safe crocks
11. Float bread slice on top of each serving
12. Sprinkle generously with both cheeses
13. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden

Notes

Patience is key for properly caramelized onions. Don't rush the process or they'll burn instead of caramelize.