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Classic French Onion Soup

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A warm and comforting bowl of Classic French Onion Soup, combining caramelized onions and savory beef broth, topped with toasted baguette and Gruyère cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 8 slices of baguette
  • 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and sugar, cooking slowly until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  3. Pour in the dry white wine and cook for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to broil and toast the baguette slices until golden brown.
  6. Remove the bay leaf, ladle the soup into bowls, and top with a slice of baguette and grated cheese.
  7. Broil the bowls for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth and omit or replace the Gruyère cheese.

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