French Onion Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Onions

   Thinly slice the yellow onions. In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted.

2. 2

   Cook the Onions

   Add the sliced onions to the pot and stir to coat with the butter and oil. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes until they are deep golden brown and caramelized.

3. 3

   Add Garlic and Deglaze

   Minced the garlic and add it to the pot. Cook for another 2 minutes. Then pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Broth and Seasonings

   Pour in the beef broth, add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.

5. 5

   Prepare the Baguette

   While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the French baguette into thick slices and place them on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until golden.

6. 6

   Serve the Soup

   Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, place a slice of toasted baguette on top, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese. Place the bowls under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 3-5 minutes.