French Onion Soup Au Gratin Recipe
garlic and spelt toasts
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Spelt Toasts
Method
Soup Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Garlic and Deglaze
Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Pour in the dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Let it simmer until the wine reduces by half.
- 3
Add Broth and Seasonings
Stir in the beef broth, thyme leaves, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes.
- 4
Prepare for Baking
Remove the bay leaf and ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with shredded Gruyère and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 5
Broil the Soup
Place the bowls under the broiler in your oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Spelt Toast Preparation
- 6
Toast the Bread
While the soup is broiling, brush the spelt bread slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
- 7
Garlic Rub
Once toasted, take the whole garlic cloves and rub them over the warm spelt toasts to impart a subtle garlic flavor.
