French Onion Soup
Posted by Ellena F
Thyme, Salt, Dry Red Wine, Beef Broth, Onions, Cloves Garlic, Baguette, Black Pepper, Gruyere Cheese, Unsalted Butter, Olive Oil, Bay Leaf
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French Onion Soup Recipe
French onion soup is a traditional comfort food made with caramelized onions and a hearty beef broth. This soup, topped with toasted baguette and melted Gruyere cheese, is ideal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 6 cups beef broth
- 6 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook until the onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
- Cook for another 2 minutes after adding the garlic.
- Bring the beef broth, red wine, thyme, and bay leaf to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and leave for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Broil baguette slices until lightly toasted on a baking sheet.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls and top with 1-2 slices baguette.
- Broil the bread until the Gruyere cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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